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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.69, 1,349.33 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.69, 1,349.33 and 250.43 is: 375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.69 : 1,349.33 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.69/1,349.33 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.69x = 1,349.33 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.69x = 337,904.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,904.71/899.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.58

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