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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,351.08 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,351.08 and 251.51 is: 377.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.72 : 1,351.08 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.72/1,351.08 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.72x = 1,351.08 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.72x = 339,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,803.38/900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.26

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