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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.73, 607.90 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.73, 607.90 and 251.28 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.73 : 607.90 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.73/607.90 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.73x = 607.90 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.73x = 152,753.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,753.11/405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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