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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.18, 1,354.76 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.18, 1,354.76 and 286.93 is: 430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.18 : 1,354.76 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.18/1,354.76 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.18x = 1,354.76 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.18x = 388,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,715.00/903.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.38

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