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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.53, 650.77 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.53, 650.77 and 251.37 is: 376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.53 : 650.77 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.53/650.77 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.53x = 650.77 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.53x = 163,583.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,583.43/434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.46

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