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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.69, 650.93 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.69, 650.93 and 251.52 is: 376.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.69 : 650.93 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.69/650.93 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.69x = 650.93 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.69x = 163,720.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,720.66/434.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.64

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