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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.98, 1,349.96 and 250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.98, 1,349.96 and 250.71 is: 376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.98 : 1,349.96 = 250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.98/1,349.96 = 250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.98x = 1,349.96 × 250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.98x = 338,449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,449.10/899.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.06

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