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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.68, 607.60 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.68, 607.60 and 251.68 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.68 : 607.60 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.68/607.60 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.68x = 607.60 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.68x = 152,920.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,920.77/405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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