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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.55, 1,356.84 and 288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.55, 1,356.84 and 288.25 is: 432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.55 : 1,356.84 = 288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.55/1,356.84 = 288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.55x = 1,356.84 × 288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.55x = 391,109.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,109.75/904.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.38

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