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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.19, 1,357.89 and 288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.19, 1,357.89 and 288.68 is: 433.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.19 : 1,357.89 = 288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.19/1,357.89 = 288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.19x = 1,357.89 × 288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.19x = 391,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,994.24/905.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.05

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