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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.30, 1,367.21 and 295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.30, 1,367.21 and 295.09 is: 442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.30 : 1,367.21 = 295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.30/1,367.21 = 295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.30x = 1,367.21 × 295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.30x = 403,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,447.32/911.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.72

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