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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.59, 607.20 and 251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.59, 607.20 and 251.05 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.59 : 607.20 = 251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.59/607.20 = 251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.59x = 607.20 × 251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.59x = 152,434.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,434.52/405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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