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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 605.81 and 252.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 605.81 and 252.49 is: 348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 605.81 = 252.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/605.81 = 252.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 605.81 × 252.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 152,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,960.97/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.49

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