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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.88, 1,357.43 and 288.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.88, 1,357.43 and 288.37 is: 432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.88 : 1,357.43 = 288.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.88/1,357.43 = 288.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.88x = 1,357.43 × 288.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.88x = 391,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,433.86/904.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.58

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