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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.73, 1,351.09 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.73, 1,351.09 and 251.46 is: 377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.73 : 1,351.09 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.73/1,351.09 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.73x = 1,351.09 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.73x = 339,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,744.46/900.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.19

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