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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.07, 1,350.47 and 380.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.07, 1,350.47 and 380.95 is: 570.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.07 : 1,350.47 = 380.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.07/1,350.47 = 380.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.07x = 1,350.47 × 380.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.07x = 514,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,466.72/901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.95

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