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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.55, 605.27 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.55, 605.27 and 252.11 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.55 : 605.27 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.55/605.27 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.55x = 605.27 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.55x = 152,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,596.76/438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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