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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.02, 1,366.76 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.02, 1,366.76 and 294.72 is: 442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.02 : 1,366.76 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.02/1,366.76 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.02x = 1,366.76 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.02x = 402,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,811.51/911.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.15

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