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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 651.30 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 651.30 and 251.58 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 651.30 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/651.30 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 651.30 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 163,854.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,854.05/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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