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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.17, 604.61 and 251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.17, 604.61 and 251.65 is: 347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.17 : 604.61 = 251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.17/604.61 = 251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.17x = 604.61 × 251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.17x = 152,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,147.34/438.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.23

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