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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 651.12 and 251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 651.12 and 251.53 is: 377.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 651.12 = 251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/651.12 = 251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 651.12 × 251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 163,776.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,776.21/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.38

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