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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.04, 1,350.05 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.04, 1,350.05 and 250.75 is: 376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.04 : 1,350.05 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.04/1,350.05 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.04x = 1,350.05 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.04x = 338,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,525.04/900.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.12

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