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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.28, 1,367.09 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.28, 1,367.09 and 294.93 is: 442.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.28 : 1,367.09 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.28/1,367.09 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.28x = 1,367.09 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.28x = 403,195.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,195.85/911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.45

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