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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.04, 1,349.67 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.04, 1,349.67 and 380.27 is: 570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.04 : 1,349.67 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.04/1,349.67 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.04x = 1,349.67 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.04x = 513,239.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,239.01/900.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.24

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