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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.64, 605.26 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.64, 605.26 and 252.16 is: 347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.64 : 605.26 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.64/605.26 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.64x = 605.26 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.64x = 152,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,622.36/438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.94

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