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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.05, 1,366.67 and 294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.05, 1,366.67 and 294.73 is: 442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.05 : 1,366.67 = 294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.05/1,366.67 = 294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.05x = 1,366.67 × 294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.05x = 402,798.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,798.65/911.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.13

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