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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.49, 607.93 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.49, 607.93 and 251.18 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.49 : 607.93 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.49/607.93 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.49x = 607.93 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.49x = 152,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,699.86/405.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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