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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.42, 1,355.40 and 287.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.42, 1,355.40 and 287.21 is: 430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.42 : 1,355.40 = 287.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.42/1,355.40 = 287.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.42x = 1,355.40 × 287.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.42x = 389,287.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,287.82/903.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.90

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