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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.38, 1,366.98 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.38, 1,366.98 and 295.06 is: 442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.38 : 1,366.98 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.38/1,366.98 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.38x = 1,366.98 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.38x = 403,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,341.12/911.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.56

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