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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.11, 1,351.65 and 251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.11, 1,351.65 and 251.79 is: 377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.11 : 1,351.65 = 251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.11/1,351.65 = 251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.11x = 1,351.65 × 251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.11x = 340,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,331.95/901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.68

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