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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.98, 605.88 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.98, 605.88 and 252.59 is: 348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.98 : 605.88 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.98/605.88 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.98x = 605.88 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.98x = 153,040.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,040.74/438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.63

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