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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.17, 1,366.51 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.17, 1,366.51 and 294.74 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.17 : 1,366.51 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.17/1,366.51 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.17x = 1,366.51 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.17x = 402,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,765.16/911.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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