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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.40, 1,367.30 and 295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.40, 1,367.30 and 295.17 is: 442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.40 : 1,367.30 = 295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.40/1,367.30 = 295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.40x = 1,367.30 × 295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.40x = 403,585.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,585.94/911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.82

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