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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.65, 1,350.85 and 251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.65, 1,350.85 and 251.45 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.65 : 1,350.85 = 251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.65/1,350.85 = 251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.65x = 1,350.85 × 251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.65x = 339,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,663.85/900.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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