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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.43, 605.01 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.43, 605.01 and 251.89 is: 347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.43 : 605.01 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.43/605.01 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.43x = 605.01 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.43x = 152,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,395.97/438.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.59

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