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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.30, 1,350.42 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.30, 1,350.42 and 251.02 is: 376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.30 : 1,350.42 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.30/1,350.42 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.30x = 1,350.42 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.30x = 338,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,982.43/900.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.52

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