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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.34, 1,350.58 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.34, 1,350.58 and 251.08 is: 376.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.34 : 1,350.58 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.34/1,350.58 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.34x = 1,350.58 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.34x = 339,096.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,096.87/900.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.63

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