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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.56, 1,355.27 and 287.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.56, 1,355.27 and 287.21 is: 430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.56 : 1,355.27 = 287.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.56/1,355.27 = 287.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.56x = 1,355.27 × 287.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.56x = 389,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,249.05/903.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.80

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