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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.03, 604.26 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.03, 604.26 and 251.52 is: 346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.03 : 604.26 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.03/604.26 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.03x = 604.26 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.03x = 151,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,983.48/438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.97

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