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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 604.86 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 604.86 and 251.82 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 604.86 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/604.86 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 604.86 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 152,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,315.85/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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