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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.25, 1,348.71 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.25, 1,348.71 and 250.03 is: 375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.25 : 1,348.71 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.25/1,348.71 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.25x = 1,348.71 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.25x = 337,217.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,217.96/899.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.00

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