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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.52, 607.80 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.52, 607.80 and 251.48 is: 376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.52 : 607.80 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.52/607.80 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.52x = 607.80 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.52x = 152,849.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,849.54/405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.92

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