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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.01, 1,351.59 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.01, 1,351.59 and 251.74 is: 377.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.01 : 1,351.59 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.01/1,351.59 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.01x = 1,351.59 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.01x = 340,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,249.27/901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.63

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