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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.50, 1,358.22 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.50, 1,358.22 and 289.24 is: 433.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.50 : 1,358.22 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.50/1,358.22 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.50x = 1,358.22 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.50x = 392,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,851.55/905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.85

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