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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 604.97 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 604.97 and 251.84 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 604.97 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/604.97 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 604.97 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 152,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,355.64/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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