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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.20, 604.72 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.20, 604.72 and 251.71 is: 347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.20 : 604.72 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.20/604.72 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.20x = 604.72 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.20x = 152,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,214.07/438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.36

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