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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.54, 651.31 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.54, 651.31 and 251.86 is: 377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.54 : 651.31 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.54/651.31 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.54x = 651.31 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.54x = 164,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,038.94/434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.50

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