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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.03, 604.58 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.03, 604.58 and 251.55 is: 347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.03 : 604.58 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.03/604.58 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.03x = 604.58 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.03x = 152,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,082.10/438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.20

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