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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.52, 1,367.01 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.52, 1,367.01 and 295.38 is: 442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.52 : 1,367.01 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.52/1,367.01 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.52x = 1,367.01 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.52x = 403,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,787.41/911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.98

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