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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.08, 1,351.48 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.08, 1,351.48 and 251.72 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.08 : 1,351.48 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.08/1,351.48 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.08x = 1,351.48 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.08x = 340,194.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,194.55/901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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