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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.43, 651.56 and 251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.43, 651.56 and 251.69 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.43 : 651.56 = 251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.43/651.56 = 251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.43x = 651.56 × 251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.43x = 163,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,986.62/434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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