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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 604.60 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 604.60 and 251.76 is: 347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 604.60 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/604.60 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 604.60 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 152,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,214.10/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.30

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