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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.99, 606.99 and 253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.99, 606.99 and 253.42 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.99 : 606.99 = 253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.99/606.99 = 253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.99x = 606.99 × 253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.99x = 153,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,823.41/439.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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