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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.56, 605.24 and 252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.56, 605.24 and 252.10 is: 347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.56 : 605.24 = 252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.56/605.24 = 252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.56x = 605.24 × 252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.56x = 152,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,581.00/438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.91

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