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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.86, 1,351.17 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.86, 1,351.17 and 251.64 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.86 : 1,351.17 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.86/1,351.17 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.86x = 1,351.17 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.86x = 340,008.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,008.42/900.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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