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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.36, 1,351.08 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.36, 1,351.08 and 380.34 is: 570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.36 : 1,351.08 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.36/1,351.08 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.36x = 1,351.08 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.36x = 513,869.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,869.77/900.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.74

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