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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.35, 1,351.83 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.35, 1,351.83 and 251.91 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.35 : 1,351.83 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.35/1,351.83 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.35x = 1,351.83 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.35x = 340,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,539.50/901.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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