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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.49, 1,367.42 and 295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.49, 1,367.42 and 295.16 is: 442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.49 : 1,367.42 = 295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.49/1,367.42 = 295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.49x = 1,367.42 × 295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.49x = 403,607.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,607.07/911.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.80

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