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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.13, 1,366.71 and 294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.13, 1,366.71 and 294.90 is: 442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.13 : 1,366.71 = 294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.13/1,366.71 = 294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.13x = 1,366.71 × 294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.13x = 403,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,042.78/911.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.35

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