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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.04, 1,351.17 and 381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.04, 1,351.17 and 381.27 is: 571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.04 : 1,351.17 = 381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.04/1,351.17 = 381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.04x = 1,351.17 × 381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.04x = 515,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,160.59/901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.74

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