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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.47, 1,350.61 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.47, 1,350.61 and 251.26 is: 376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.47 : 1,350.61 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.47/1,350.61 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.47x = 1,350.61 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.47x = 339,350.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,350.26/900.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.86

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