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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.11, 604.59 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.11, 604.59 and 251.60 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.11 : 604.59 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.11/604.59 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.11x = 604.59 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.11x = 152,114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,114.84/438.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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