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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.96, 1,364.84 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.96, 1,364.84 and 251.89 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.96 : 1,364.84 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.96/1,364.84 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.96x = 1,364.84 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.96x = 343,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,789.55/909.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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