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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 650.94 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 650.94 and 251.76 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 650.94 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/650.94 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 650.94 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 163,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,880.65/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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