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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.85, 1,355.82 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.85, 1,355.82 and 287.50 is: 431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.85 : 1,355.82 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.85/1,355.82 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.85x = 1,355.82 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.85x = 389,798.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,798.25/903.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.26

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