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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.78, 605.58 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.78, 605.58 and 252.34 is: 348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.78 : 605.58 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.78/605.58 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.78x = 605.58 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.78x = 152,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,812.06/438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.27

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