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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.90, 1,350.05 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.90, 1,350.05 and 250.68 is: 376.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.90 : 1,350.05 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.90/1,350.05 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.90x = 1,350.05 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.90x = 338,429.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,429.28/899.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.08

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