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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.45, 604.98 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.45, 604.98 and 251.97 is: 347.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.45 : 604.98 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.45/604.98 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.45x = 604.98 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.45x = 152,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,436.81/438.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.67

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