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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.94, 1,351.26 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.94, 1,351.26 and 251.68 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.94 : 1,351.26 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.94/1,351.26 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.94x = 1,351.26 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.94x = 340,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,085.12/900.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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