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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.55, 1,349.33 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.55, 1,349.33 and 250.29 is: 375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.55 : 1,349.33 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.55/1,349.33 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.55x = 1,349.33 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.55x = 337,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,722.55/899.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.44

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