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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 605.22 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 605.22 and 252.06 is: 347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 605.22 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/605.22 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 605.22 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 152,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,551.75/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.82

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