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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.03, 1,366.26 and 294.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.03, 1,366.26 and 294.59 is: 441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.03 : 1,366.26 = 294.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.03/1,366.26 = 294.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.03x = 1,366.26 × 294.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.03x = 402,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,479.70/911.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.79

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