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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 604.98 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 604.98 and 251.82 is: 347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 604.98 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/604.98 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 604.98 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 152,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,346.06/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.54

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