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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.37, 605.00 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.37, 605.00 and 251.88 is: 347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.37 : 605.00 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.37/605.00 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.37x = 605.00 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.37x = 152,386.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,386.14/438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.62

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