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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.95, 607.18 and 253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.95, 607.18 and 253.45 is: 349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.95 : 607.18 = 253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.95/607.18 = 253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.95x = 607.18 × 253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.95x = 153,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,890.37/439.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.79

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