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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 607.14 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 607.14 and 250.90 is: 346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 607.14 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/607.14 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 607.14 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 152,329.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,329.91/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.27

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