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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.22, 604.77 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.22, 604.77 and 251.74 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.22 : 604.77 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.22/604.77 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.22x = 604.77 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.22x = 152,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,244.80/438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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