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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.02, 1,357.53 and 288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.02, 1,357.53 and 288.70 is: 433.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.02 : 1,357.53 = 288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.02/1,357.53 = 288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.02x = 1,357.53 × 288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.02x = 391,918.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,918.91/905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.05

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