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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.63, 650.88 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.63, 650.88 and 251.38 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.63 : 650.88 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.63/650.88 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.63x = 650.88 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.63x = 163,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,616.59/433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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