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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.15, 1,366.93 and 294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.15, 1,366.93 and 294.92 is: 442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.15 : 1,366.93 = 294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.15/1,366.93 = 294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.15x = 1,366.93 × 294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.15x = 403,132.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,132.00/911.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.44

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