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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.28, 1,350.95 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.28, 1,350.95 and 380.25 is: 570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.28 : 1,350.95 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.28/1,350.95 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.28x = 1,350.95 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.28x = 513,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,698.14/900.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.60

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