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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.60, 1,358.64 and 289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.60, 1,358.64 and 289.28 is: 434.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.60 : 1,358.64 = 289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.60/1,358.64 = 289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.60x = 1,358.64 × 289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.60x = 393,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,027.38/905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.00

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