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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.78, 605.63 and 252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.78, 605.63 and 252.29 is: 348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.78 : 605.63 = 252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.78/605.63 = 252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.78x = 605.63 × 252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.78x = 152,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,791.36/438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.22

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