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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 651.80 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 651.80 and 251.94 is: 378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 651.80 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/651.80 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 651.80 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 164,213.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,213.23/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.02

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