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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.35, 1,350.78 and 380.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.35, 1,350.78 and 380.09 is: 570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.35 : 1,350.78 = 380.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.35/1,350.78 = 380.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.35x = 1,350.78 × 380.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.35x = 513,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,417.97/900.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.24

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