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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.77, 605.59 and 252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.77, 605.59 and 252.38 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.77 : 605.59 = 252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.77/605.59 = 252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.77x = 605.59 × 252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.77x = 152,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,839.69/438.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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