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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.96, 1,351.65 and 381.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.96, 1,351.65 and 381.01 is: 571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.96 : 1,351.65 = 381.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.96/1,351.65 = 381.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.96x = 1,351.65 × 381.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.96x = 514,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,992.17/900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.60

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