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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.88, 608.96 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.88, 608.96 and 251.92 is: 377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.88 : 608.96 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.88/608.96 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.88x = 608.96 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.88x = 153,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,409.20/405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.97

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