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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.91, 607.13 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.91, 607.13 and 253.40 is: 349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.91 : 607.13 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.91/607.13 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.91x = 607.13 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.91x = 153,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,844.34/439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.72

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