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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 607.16 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 607.16 and 253.50 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 607.16 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/607.16 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 607.16 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 153,915.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,915.06/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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