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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 657.18 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 657.18 and 252.81 is: 379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 657.18 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/657.18 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 657.18 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 166,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,145.33/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.32

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