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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 604.56 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 604.56 and 254 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 604.56 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/604.56 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 604.56 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 153,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,558.24/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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