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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 607.95 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 607.95 and 251.40 is: 376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 607.95 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/607.95 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 607.95 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 152,838.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,838.63/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.60

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