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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.04, 1,350.27 and 379.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.04, 1,350.27 and 379.78 is: 569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.04 : 1,350.27 = 379.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.04/1,350.27 = 379.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.04x = 1,350.27 × 379.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.04x = 512,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,805.54/900.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.76

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