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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.27, 1,356.41 and 288.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.27, 1,356.41 and 288.03 is: 432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.27 : 1,356.41 = 288.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.27/1,356.41 = 288.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.27x = 1,356.41 × 288.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.27x = 390,686.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,686.77/904.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.05

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