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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.02, 1,366.66 and 294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.02, 1,366.66 and 294.53 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.02 : 1,366.66 = 294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.02/1,366.66 = 294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.02x = 1,366.66 × 294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.02x = 402,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,514.06/911.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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