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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 605.85 and 252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 605.85 and 252.55 is: 348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 605.85 = 252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/605.85 = 252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 605.85 × 252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 153,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,008.08/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.58

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