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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 605.07 and 252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 605.07 and 252.01 is: 347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 605.07 = 252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/605.07 = 252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 605.07 × 252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 152,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,483.69/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.72

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