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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.06, 1,357.61 and 288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.06, 1,357.61 and 288.80 is: 433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.06 : 1,357.61 = 288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.06/1,357.61 = 288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.06x = 1,357.61 × 288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.06x = 392,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,071.70/905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.20

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