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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.75, 651.07 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.75, 651.07 and 251.50 is: 377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.75 : 651.07 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.75/651.07 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.75x = 651.07 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.75x = 163,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,740.22/433.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.50

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