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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.51, 651.89 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.51, 651.89 and 251.57 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.51 : 651.89 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.51/651.89 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.51x = 651.89 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.51x = 163,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,995.97/434.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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