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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.51, 1,349.71 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.51, 1,349.71 and 380.34 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.51 : 1,349.71 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.51/1,349.71 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.51x = 1,349.71 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.51x = 513,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,346.80/900.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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