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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 650.52 and 251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 650.52 and 251.43 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 650.52 = 251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/650.52 = 251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 650.52 × 251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 163,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,560.24/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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