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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 650.38 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 650.38 and 251.26 is: 376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 650.38 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/650.38 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 650.38 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 163,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,414.48/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.57

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