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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.82, 651.42 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.82, 651.42 and 251.35 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.82 : 651.42 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.82/651.42 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.82x = 651.42 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.82x = 163,732.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,732.79/433.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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