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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.40, 605.01 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.40, 605.01 and 251.92 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.40 : 605.01 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.40/605.01 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.40x = 605.01 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.40x = 152,414.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,414.12/438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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