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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.38, 1,365.61 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.38, 1,365.61 and 293.91 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.38 : 1,365.61 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.38/1,365.61 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.38x = 1,365.61 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.38x = 401,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,366.44/910.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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