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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.02, 1,366.64 and 294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.02, 1,366.64 and 294.54 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.02 : 1,366.64 = 294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.02/1,366.64 = 294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.02x = 1,366.64 × 294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.02x = 402,530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,530.15/911.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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