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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.52, 1,357.01 and 288.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.52, 1,357.01 and 288.23 is: 432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.52 : 1,357.01 = 288.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.52/1,357.01 = 288.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.52x = 1,357.01 × 288.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.52x = 391,130.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,130.99/904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.42

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