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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.17, 1,350.81 and 381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.17, 1,350.81 and 381.42 is: 571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.17 : 1,350.81 = 381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.17/1,350.81 = 381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.17x = 1,350.81 × 381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.17x = 515,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,225.95/901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.73

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