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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.99, 1,350.08 and 250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.99, 1,350.08 and 250.73 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.99 : 1,350.08 = 250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.99/1,350.08 = 250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.99x = 1,350.08 × 250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.99x = 338,499.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,499.43/899.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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