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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.40, 607.86 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.40, 607.86 and 251.40 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.40 : 607.86 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.40/607.86 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.40x = 607.86 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.40x = 152,816.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,816.00/405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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