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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.73, 1,357.29 and 280.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.73, 1,357.29 and 280.03 is: 420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.73 : 1,357.29 = 280.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.73/1,357.29 = 280.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.73x = 1,357.29 × 280.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.73x = 380,081.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,081.92/904.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.11

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