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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.41, 1,366.96 and 295.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.41, 1,366.96 and 295.55 is: 443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.41 : 1,366.96 = 295.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.41/1,366.96 = 295.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.41x = 1,366.96 × 295.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.41x = 404,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,010.82/911.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.28

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