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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 651.30 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 651.30 and 249.24 is: 373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 651.30 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/651.30 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 651.30 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 162,330.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,330.01/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.79

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