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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.15, 604.70 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.15, 604.70 and 251.68 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.15 : 604.70 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.15/604.70 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.15x = 604.70 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.15x = 152,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,190.90/438.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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