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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.18, 1,350.02 and 250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.18, 1,350.02 and 250.76 is: 376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.18 : 1,350.02 = 250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.18/1,350.02 = 250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.18x = 1,350.02 × 250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.18x = 338,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,531.02/900.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.07

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