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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.09, 1,349.28 and 283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.09, 1,349.28 and 283.37 is: 424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.09 : 1,349.28 = 283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.09/1,349.28 = 283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.09x = 1,349.28 × 283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.09x = 382,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,338.73/900.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.78

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