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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.87, 607.03 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.87, 607.03 and 253.37 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.87 : 607.03 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.87/607.03 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.87x = 607.03 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.87x = 153,803.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,803.19/439.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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