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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.53, 605.18 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.53, 605.18 and 252.12 is: 347.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.53 : 605.18 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.53/605.18 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.53x = 605.18 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.53x = 152,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,573.70/438.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.92

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