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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.38, 651.22 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.38, 651.22 and 251.56 is: 377.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.38 : 651.22 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.38/651.22 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.38x = 651.22 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.38x = 163,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,820.90/434.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.14

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