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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.91, 1,357.15 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.91, 1,357.15 and 288.50 is: 432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.91 : 1,357.15 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.91/1,357.15 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.91x = 1,357.15 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.91x = 391,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,537.78/904.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.68

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