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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.50, 1,355.22 and 287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.50, 1,355.22 and 287.24 is: 430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.50 : 1,355.22 = 287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.50/1,355.22 = 287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.50x = 1,355.22 × 287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.50x = 389,273.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,273.39/903.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.85

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