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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.29, 1,348.92 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.29, 1,348.92 and 250 is: 375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.29 : 1,348.92 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.29/1,348.92 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.29x = 1,348.92 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.29x = 337,230
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,230/899.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.00

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