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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.24, 1,351.89 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.24, 1,351.89 and 251.96 is: 377.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.24 : 1,351.89 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.24/1,351.89 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.24x = 1,351.89 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.24x = 340,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,615.44/901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.94

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