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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.04, 606.08 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.04, 606.08 and 251.04 is: 375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.04 : 606.08 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.04/606.08 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.04x = 606.08 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.04x = 152,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,150.32/405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.64

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