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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900, 1,350 and 379.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900, 1,350 and 379.91 is: 569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900 : 1,350 = 379.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900/1,350 = 379.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900x = 1,350 × 379.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900x = 512,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,881.88/900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.87

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