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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.33, 650.58 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.33, 650.58 and 251.62 is: 376.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.33 : 650.58 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.33/650.58 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.33x = 650.58 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.33x = 163,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,701.44/434.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.91

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