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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.32, 1,349.02 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.32, 1,349.02 and 250.04 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.32 : 1,349.02 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.32/1,349.02 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.32x = 1,349.02 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.32x = 337,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,308.96/899.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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