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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 607.01 and 253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 607.01 and 253.35 is: 349.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 607.01 = 253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/607.01 = 253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 607.01 × 253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 153,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,785.98/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.62

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