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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.56, 1,350.89 and 380.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.56, 1,350.89 and 380.61 is: 570.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.56 : 1,350.89 = 380.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.56/1,350.89 = 380.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.56x = 1,350.89 × 380.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.56x = 514,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,162.24/900.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.94

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