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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.66, 1,350.84 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.66, 1,350.84 and 251.25 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.66 : 1,350.84 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.66/1,350.84 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.66x = 1,350.84 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.66x = 339,398.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,398.55/900.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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