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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.26, 1,351.44 and 381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.26, 1,351.44 and 381.06 is: 571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.26 : 1,351.44 = 381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.26/1,351.44 = 381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.26x = 1,351.44 × 381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.26x = 514,979.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,979.73/901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.40

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