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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.98, 605.82 and 252.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.98, 605.82 and 252.53 is: 348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.98 : 605.82 = 252.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.98/605.82 = 252.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.98x = 605.82 × 252.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.98x = 152,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,987.72/438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.51

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