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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 604.56 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 604.56 and 251.58 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 604.56 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/604.56 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 604.56 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 152,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,091.99/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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