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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.90, 605.50 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.90, 605.50 and 252.34 is: 348.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.90 : 605.50 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.90/605.50 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.90x = 605.50 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.90x = 152,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,791.87/438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.12

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