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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.57, 650.46 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.57, 650.46 and 251.02 is: 376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.57 : 650.46 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.57/650.46 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.57x = 650.46 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.57x = 163,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,278.47/433.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.59

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