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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.86, 1,351.13 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.86, 1,351.13 and 251.44 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.86 : 1,351.13 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.86/1,351.13 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.86x = 1,351.13 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.86x = 339,724.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,724.91/900.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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