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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.29, 1,351.98 and 380.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.29, 1,351.98 and 380.77 is: 571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.29 : 1,351.98 = 380.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.29/1,351.98 = 380.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.29x = 1,351.98 × 380.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.29x = 514,793.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,793.42/901.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.17

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