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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 650.16 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 650.16 and 251.28 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 650.16 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/650.16 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 650.16 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 163,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,372.20/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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