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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.11, 1,349.44 and 387.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.11, 1,349.44 and 387.47 is: 580.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.11 : 1,349.44 = 387.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.11/1,349.44 = 387.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.11x = 1,349.44 × 387.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.11x = 522,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,867.52/900.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.89

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