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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.29, 604.81 and 251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.29, 604.81 and 251.75 is: 347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.29 : 604.81 = 251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.29/604.81 = 251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.29x = 604.81 × 251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.29x = 152,261.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,261.80/438.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.40

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