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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 649.96 and 250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 649.96 and 250.83 is: 375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 649.96 = 250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/649.96 = 250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 649.96 × 250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 163,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,028.84/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.62

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