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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.78, 610.26 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.78, 610.26 and 251.54 is: 376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.78 : 610.26 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.78/610.26 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.78x = 610.26 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.78x = 153,507.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,507.27/407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.44

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