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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.30, 1,350.64 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.30, 1,350.64 and 380.30 is: 570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.30 : 1,350.64 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.30/1,350.64 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.30x = 1,350.64 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.30x = 513,648.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,648.39/900.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.53

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