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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 651.30 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 651.30 and 251.20 is: 376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 651.30 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/651.30 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 651.30 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 163,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,606.56/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.90

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