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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.38, 1,356.54 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.38, 1,356.54 and 288.12 is: 432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.38 : 1,356.54 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.38/1,356.54 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.38x = 1,356.54 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.38x = 390,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,838.08/904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.16

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