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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.60, 650.55 and 251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.60, 650.55 and 251.45 is: 376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.60 : 650.55 = 251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.60/650.55 = 251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.60x = 650.55 × 251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.60x = 163,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,580.80/434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.39

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