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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.20, 607.96 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.20, 607.96 and 251.35 is: 377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.20 : 607.96 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.20/607.96 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.20x = 607.96 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.20x = 152,811.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,811.55/405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.12

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