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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.44, 1,366.75 and 295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.44, 1,366.75 and 295.03 is: 442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.44 : 1,366.75 = 295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.44/1,366.75 = 295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.44x = 1,366.75 × 295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.44x = 403,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,223.94/911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.41

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