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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.89, 607.14 and 253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.89, 607.14 and 253.49 is: 349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.89 : 607.14 = 253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.89/607.14 = 253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.89x = 607.14 × 253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.89x = 153,901.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,901.83/439.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.87

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