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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.02, 604.36 and 251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.02, 604.36 and 251.47 is: 346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.02 : 604.36 = 251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.02/604.36 = 251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.02x = 604.36 × 251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.02x = 151,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,979.48/438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.97

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