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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.85, 605.53 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.85, 605.53 and 252.34 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.85 : 605.53 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.85/605.53 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.85x = 605.53 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.85x = 152,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,799.44/438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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