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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.78, 605.54 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.78, 605.54 and 252.32 is: 348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.78 : 605.54 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.78/605.54 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.78x = 605.54 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.78x = 152,789.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,789.85/438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.22

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