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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.44, 1,349.57 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.44, 1,349.57 and 380.24 is: 569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.44 : 1,349.57 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.44/1,349.57 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.44x = 1,349.57 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.44x = 513,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,160.50/900.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.90

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