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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 651.20 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 651.20 and 251.51 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 651.20 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/651.20 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 651.20 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 163,783.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,783.31/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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