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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.72, 1,349.60 and 250.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.72, 1,349.60 and 250.46 is: 375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.72 : 1,349.60 = 250.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.72/1,349.60 = 250.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.72x = 1,349.60 × 250.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.72x = 338,020.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,020.82/899.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.70

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