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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 650.77 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 650.77 and 251.73 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 650.77 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/650.77 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 650.77 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 163,817.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,817.70/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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