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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.91, 1,351.07 and 380.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.91, 1,351.07 and 380.89 is: 571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.91 : 1,351.07 = 380.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.91/1,351.07 = 380.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.91x = 1,351.07 × 380.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.91x = 514,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,600.39/900.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.20

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