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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.12, 1,349.18 and 379.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.12, 1,349.18 and 379.97 is: 569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.12 : 1,349.18 = 379.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.12/1,349.18 = 379.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.12x = 1,349.18 × 379.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.12x = 512,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,644.55/900.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.53

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