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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.64, 607.10 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.64, 607.10 and 251.03 is: 375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.64 : 607.10 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.64/607.10 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.64x = 607.10 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.64x = 152,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,400.58/405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.70

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