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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.87, 605.65 and 252.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.87, 605.65 and 252.37 is: 348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.87 : 605.65 = 252.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.87/605.65 = 252.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.87x = 605.65 × 252.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.87x = 152,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,844.86/438.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.27

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