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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.95, 607.02 and 253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.95, 607.02 and 253.49 is: 349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.95 : 607.02 = 253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.95/607.02 = 253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.95x = 607.02 × 253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.95x = 153,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,870.46/439.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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