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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.05, 604.56 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.05, 604.56 and 251.60 is: 347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.05 : 604.56 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.05/604.56 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.05x = 604.56 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.05x = 152,104.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,104.27/438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.23

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