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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900, 1,349.86 and 250.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900, 1,349.86 and 250.78 is: 376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900 : 1,349.86 = 250.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900/1,349.86 = 250.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900x = 1,349.86 × 250.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900x = 338,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,517.89/900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.13

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