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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.05, 1,350.82 and 381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.05, 1,350.82 and 381.45 is: 571.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.05 : 1,350.82 = 381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.05/1,350.82 = 381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.05x = 1,350.82 × 381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.05x = 515,270.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,270.29/901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.86

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