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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.72, 607.74 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.72, 607.74 and 251.19 is: 376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.72 : 607.74 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.72/607.74 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.72x = 607.74 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.72x = 152,658.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,658.21/405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.26

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