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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 607.68 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 607.68 and 251.10 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 607.68 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/607.68 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 607.68 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 152,588.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,588.45/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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