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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.38, 650.70 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.38, 650.70 and 251.26 is: 376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.38 : 650.70 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.38/650.70 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.38x = 650.70 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.38x = 163,494.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,494.88/434.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.39

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