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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.28, 1,357.26 and 288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.28, 1,357.26 and 288.63 is: 432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.28 : 1,357.26 = 288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.28/1,357.26 = 288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.28x = 1,357.26 × 288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.28x = 391,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,751.04/905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.74

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