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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.73, 1,358.55 and 281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.73, 1,358.55 and 281.02 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.73 : 1,358.55 = 281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.73/1,358.55 = 281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.73x = 1,358.55 × 281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.73x = 381,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,779.72/905.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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