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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.70, 605.42 and 252.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.70, 605.42 and 252.19 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.70 : 605.42 = 252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.70/605.42 = 252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.70x = 605.42 × 252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.70x = 152,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,679.61/438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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