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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.81, 1,351.26 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.81, 1,351.26 and 380.84 is: 571.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.81 : 1,351.26 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.81/1,351.26 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.81x = 1,351.26 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.81x = 514,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,607.10/900.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.27

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