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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.34, 650.24 and 251.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.34, 650.24 and 251.09 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.34 : 650.24 = 251.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.34/650.24 = 251.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.34x = 650.24 × 251.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.34x = 163,264.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,264.25/433.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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