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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.25, 1,366.98 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.25, 1,366.98 and 294.93 is: 442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.25 : 1,366.98 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.25/1,366.98 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.25x = 1,366.98 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.25x = 403,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,163.41/911.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.43

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