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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.29, 1,366.92 and 295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.29, 1,366.92 and 295.03 is: 442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.29 : 1,366.92 = 295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.29/1,366.92 = 295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.29x = 1,366.92 × 295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.29x = 403,282.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,282.41/911.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.54

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