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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.62, 1,365.42 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.62, 1,365.42 and 294.21 is: 441.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.62 : 1,365.42 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.62/1,365.42 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.62x = 1,365.42 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.62x = 401,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,720.22/910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.15

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