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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.31, 650.92 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.31, 650.92 and 251.32 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.31 : 650.92 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.31/650.92 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.31x = 650.92 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.31x = 163,589.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,589.21/434.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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