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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.10, 1,351.58 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.10, 1,351.58 and 251.88 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.10 : 1,351.58 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.10/1,351.58 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.10x = 1,351.58 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.10x = 340,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,434.71/901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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