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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 605.63 and 252.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 605.63 and 252.35 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 605.63 = 252.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/605.63 = 252.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 605.63 × 252.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 152,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,829.18/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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