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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.22, 604.75 and 251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.22, 604.75 and 251.77 is: 347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.22 : 604.75 = 251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.22/604.75 = 251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.22x = 604.75 × 251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.22x = 152,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,254.88/438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.44

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