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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.60, 1,351.17 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.60, 1,351.17 and 380.34 is: 570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.60 : 1,351.17 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.60/1,351.17 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.60x = 1,351.17 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.60x = 513,904.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,904.00/900.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.62

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