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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.56, 607.46 and 251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.56, 607.46 and 251.53 is: 376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.56 : 607.46 = 251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.56/607.46 = 251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.56x = 607.46 × 251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.56x = 152,794.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,794.41/405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.75

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