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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 649.94 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 649.94 and 251.28 is: 376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 649.94 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/649.94 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 649.94 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 163,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,315.67/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.01

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