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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.15, 1,363.75 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.15, 1,363.75 and 251.07 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.15 : 1,363.75 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.15/1,363.75 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.15x = 1,363.75 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.15x = 342,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,403.89/909.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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