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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.29, 1,351.81 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.29, 1,351.81 and 251.97 is: 377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.29 : 1,351.81 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.29/1,351.81 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.29x = 1,351.81 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.29x = 340,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,615.57/901.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.92

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