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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.05, 1,349.33 and 380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.05, 1,349.33 and 380.45 is: 570.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.05 : 1,349.33 = 380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.05/1,349.33 = 380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.05x = 1,349.33 × 380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.05x = 513,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,350.70/900.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.36

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