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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.58, 1,350.84 and 373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.58, 1,350.84 and 373.42 is: 560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.58 : 1,350.84 = 373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.58/1,350.84 = 373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.58x = 1,350.84 × 373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.58x = 504,430.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,430.67/900.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.12

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