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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.38, 604.95 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.38, 604.95 and 251.86 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.38 : 604.95 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.38/604.95 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.38x = 604.95 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.38x = 152,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,362.71/438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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