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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.65, 605.32 and 252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.65, 605.32 and 252.14 is: 347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.65 : 605.32 = 252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.65/605.32 = 252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.65x = 605.32 × 252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.65x = 152,626.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,626.27/438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.95

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