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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.31, 1,357.74 and 288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.31, 1,357.74 and 288.68 is: 432.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.31 : 1,357.74 = 288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.31/1,357.74 = 288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.31x = 1,357.74 × 288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.31x = 391,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,945.59/905.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.94

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