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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.63, 1,364.48 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.63, 1,364.48 and 251.56 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.63 : 1,364.48 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.63/1,364.48 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.63x = 1,364.48 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.63x = 343,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,248.59/909.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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