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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.39, 651.69 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.39, 651.69 and 251.46 is: 377.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.39 : 651.69 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.39/651.69 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.39x = 651.69 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.39x = 163,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,873.97/434.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.26

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