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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.88, 1,351.34 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.88, 1,351.34 and 251.61 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.88 : 1,351.34 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.88/1,351.34 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.88x = 1,351.34 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.88x = 340,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,010.66/900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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