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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.35, 1,367.15 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.35, 1,367.15 and 294.91 is: 442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.35 : 1,367.15 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.35/1,367.15 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.35x = 1,367.15 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.35x = 403,177.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,177.90/911.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.40

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