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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.17, 1,350.48 and 380.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.17, 1,350.48 and 380.15 is: 570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.17 : 1,350.48 = 380.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.17/1,350.48 = 380.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.17x = 1,350.48 × 380.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.17x = 513,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,384.97/900.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.32

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