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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.32, 604.79 and 251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.32, 604.79 and 251.77 is: 347.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.32 : 604.79 = 251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.32/604.79 = 251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.32x = 604.79 × 251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.32x = 152,266.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,266.72/438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.39

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