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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.60, 1,355.01 and 287.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.60, 1,355.01 and 287.37 is: 430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.60 : 1,355.01 = 287.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.60/1,355.01 = 287.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.60x = 1,355.01 × 287.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.60x = 389,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,389.22/903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.93

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