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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.81, 608.26 and 251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.81, 608.26 and 251.05 is: 376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.81 : 608.26 = 251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.81/608.26 = 251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.81x = 608.26 × 251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.81x = 152,703.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,703.14/405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.29

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