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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 605.28 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 605.28 and 252.15 is: 347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 605.28 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/605.28 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 605.28 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 152,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,621.35/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.87

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