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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 604.65 and 251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 604.65 and 251.67 is: 347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 604.65 = 251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/604.65 = 251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 604.65 × 251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 152,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,172.27/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.20

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