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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.36, 1,307.22 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.36, 1,307.22 and 294.28 is: 441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.36 : 1,307.22 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.36/1,307.22 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.36x = 1,307.22 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.36x = 384,688.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,688.70/871.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.48

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