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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.40, 1,356.80 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.40, 1,356.80 and 288.06 is: 432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.40 : 1,356.80 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.40/1,356.80 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.40x = 1,356.80 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.40x = 390,838.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,838.37/904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.15

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