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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.98, 1,365.15 and 293.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.98, 1,365.15 and 293.78 is: 440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.98 : 1,365.15 = 293.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.98/1,365.15 = 293.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.98x = 1,365.15 × 293.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.98x = 401,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,050.60/909.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.72

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