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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.77, 652.53 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.77, 652.53 and 251.91 is: 378.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.77 : 652.53 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.77/652.53 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.77x = 652.53 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.77x = 164,376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,376.57/434.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.08

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