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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.96, 1,349.76 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.96, 1,349.76 and 250.56 is: 375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.96 : 1,349.76 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.96/1,349.76 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.96x = 1,349.76 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.96x = 338,195.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,195.87/899.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.79

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