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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.88, 1,351.17 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.88, 1,351.17 and 251.44 is: 377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.88 : 1,351.17 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.88/1,351.17 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.88x = 1,351.17 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.88x = 339,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,738.18/900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.12

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