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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.12, 1,349.58 and 380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.12, 1,349.58 and 380.36 is: 570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.12 : 1,349.58 = 380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.12/1,349.58 = 380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.12x = 1,349.58 × 380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.12x = 513,326.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,326.25/900.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.29

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