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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.34, 604.90 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.34, 604.90 and 251.84 is: 347.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.34 : 604.90 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.34/604.90 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.34x = 604.90 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.34x = 152,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,338.02/438.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.53

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