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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.34, 1,356.50 and 288.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.34, 1,356.50 and 288.05 is: 432.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.34 : 1,356.50 = 288.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.34/1,356.50 = 288.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.34x = 1,356.50 × 288.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.34x = 390,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,731.60/904.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.07

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