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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.09, 607.29 and 251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.09, 607.29 and 251.11 is: 376.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.09 : 607.29 = 251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.09/607.29 = 251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.09x = 607.29 × 251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.09x = 152,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,495.34/405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.45

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