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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.82, 1,366.50 and 294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.82, 1,366.50 and 294.51 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.82 : 1,366.50 = 294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.82/1,366.50 = 294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.82x = 1,366.50 × 294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.82x = 402,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,447.92/910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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