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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.34, 1,350.72 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.34, 1,350.72 and 380.39 is: 570.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.34 : 1,350.72 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.34/1,350.72 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.34x = 1,350.72 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.34x = 513,792.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,792.20/900.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.67

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