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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.02, 608.27 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.02, 608.27 and 251.25 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.02 : 608.27 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.02/608.27 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.02x = 608.27 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.02x = 152,826.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,826.58/405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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