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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.56, 1,351.38 and 387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.56, 1,351.38 and 387.56 is: 581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.56 : 1,351.38 = 387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.56/1,351.38 = 387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.56x = 1,351.38 × 387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.56x = 523,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,745.66/900.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.58

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