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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900, 1,348.92 and 379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900, 1,348.92 and 379.84 is: 569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900 : 1,348.92 = 379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900/1,348.92 = 379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900x = 1,348.92 × 379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900x = 512,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,373.77/900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.30

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