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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.38, 1,351.36 and 438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.38, 1,351.36 and 438.50 is: 658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.38 : 1,351.36 = 438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.38/1,351.36 = 438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.38x = 1,351.36 × 438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.38x = 592,571.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,571.36/900.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.13

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