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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 605.64 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 605.64 and 252.39 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 605.64 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/605.64 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 605.64 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 152,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,854.45/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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