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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.32, 604.82 and 251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.32, 604.82 and 251.75 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.32 : 604.82 = 251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.32/604.82 = 251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.32x = 604.82 × 251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.32x = 152,259.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,259.15/438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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