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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.30, 1,350.45 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.30, 1,350.45 and 250.98 is: 376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.30 : 1,350.45 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.30/1,350.45 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.30x = 1,350.45 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.30x = 338,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,935.94/900.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.47

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