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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.59, 1,365.77 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.59, 1,365.77 and 294.24 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.59 : 1,365.77 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.59/1,365.77 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.59x = 1,365.77 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.59x = 401,859.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,859.78/910.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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