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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.05, 1,366.21 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.05, 1,366.21 and 294.66 is: 441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.05 : 1,366.21 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.05/1,366.21 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.05x = 1,366.21 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.05x = 402,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,567.81/911.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.87

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