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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.49, 605.09 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.49, 605.09 and 251.96 is: 347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.49 : 605.09 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.49/605.09 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.49x = 605.09 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.49x = 152,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,460.62/438.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.70

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