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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.44, 1,355.38 and 287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.44, 1,355.38 and 287.15 is: 430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.44 : 1,355.38 = 287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.44/1,355.38 = 287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.44x = 1,355.38 × 287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.44x = 389,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,189.87/903.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.79

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