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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 604.43 and 251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 604.43 and 251.47 is: 347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 604.43 = 251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/604.43 = 251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 604.43 × 251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 151,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,997.16/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.02

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