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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.55, 1,349.51 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.55, 1,349.51 and 379.28 is: 569.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.55 : 1,349.51 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.55/1,349.51 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.55x = 1,349.51 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.55x = 511,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,842.15/899.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.00

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