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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 604.55 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 604.55 and 251.61 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 604.55 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/604.55 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 604.55 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 152,109.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,109.57/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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