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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.86, 1,350.57 and 388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.86, 1,350.57 and 388.22 is: 582.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.86 : 1,350.57 = 388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.86/1,350.57 = 388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.86x = 1,350.57 × 388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.86x = 524,318.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,318.29/900.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.02

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