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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.01, 608.38 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.01, 608.38 and 251.57 is: 376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.01 : 608.38 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.01/608.38 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.01x = 608.38 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.01x = 153,051.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,051.05/406.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.96

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