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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.29, 1,350.43 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.29, 1,350.43 and 251.03 is: 376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.29 : 1,350.43 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.29/1,350.43 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.29x = 1,350.43 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.29x = 338,991.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,991.06/900.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.54

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