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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.83, 650.99 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.83, 650.99 and 251.58 is: 377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.83 : 650.99 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.83/650.99 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.83x = 650.99 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.83x = 163,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,776.06/433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.51

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