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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.90, 651.05 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.90, 651.05 and 251.44 is: 377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.90 : 651.05 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.90/651.05 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.90x = 651.05 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.90x = 163,700.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,700.01/433.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.28

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