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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.90, 606.88 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.90, 606.88 and 253.34 is: 349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.90 : 606.88 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.90/606.88 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.90x = 606.88 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.90x = 153,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,746.98/439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.50

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