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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 605.48 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 605.48 and 252.28 is: 348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 605.48 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/605.48 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 605.48 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 152,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,750.49/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.17

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