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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.99, 605.75 and 252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.99, 605.75 and 252.42 is: 348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.99 : 605.75 = 252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.99/605.75 = 252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.99x = 605.75 × 252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.99x = 152,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,902.01/438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.30

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