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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.79, 606.97 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.79, 606.97 and 251.02 is: 376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.79 : 606.97 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.79/606.97 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.79x = 606.97 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.79x = 152,361.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,361.61/404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.40

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