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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.27, 1,350.41 and 284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.27, 1,350.41 and 284.03 is: 426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.27 : 1,350.41 = 284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.27/1,350.41 = 284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.27x = 1,350.41 × 284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.27x = 383,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,548.78/900.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.04

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