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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.76, 1,357.40 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.76, 1,357.40 and 288.52 is: 432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.76 : 1,357.40 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.76/1,357.40 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.76x = 1,357.40 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.76x = 391,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,637.05/904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.86

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