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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.05, 1,349.91 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.05, 1,349.91 and 250.63 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.05 : 1,349.91 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.05/1,349.91 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.05x = 1,349.91 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.05x = 338,324.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,324.57/900.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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