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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.52, 1,354.77 and 287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.52, 1,354.77 and 287.11 is: 430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.52 : 1,354.77 = 287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.52/1,354.77 = 287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.52x = 1,354.77 × 287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.52x = 388,968.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,968.01/903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.50

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