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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.12, 1,366.20 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.12, 1,366.20 and 294.68 is: 441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.12 : 1,366.20 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.12/1,366.20 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.12x = 1,366.20 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.12x = 402,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,591.82/911.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.86

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