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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.47, 605.02 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.47, 605.02 and 251.97 is: 347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.47 : 605.02 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.47/605.02 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.47x = 605.02 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.47x = 152,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,446.89/438.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.68

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