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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.98, 605.78 and 252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.98, 605.78 and 252.47 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.98 : 605.78 = 252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.98/605.78 = 252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.98x = 605.78 × 252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.98x = 152,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,936.99/438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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