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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.94, 1,350.83 and 380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.94, 1,350.83 and 380.80 is: 570.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.94 : 1,350.83 = 380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.94/1,350.83 = 380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.94x = 1,350.83 × 380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.94x = 514,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,396.06/900.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.95

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