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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.53, 1,367.38 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.53, 1,367.38 and 295.12 is: 442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.53 : 1,367.38 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.53/1,367.38 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.53x = 1,367.38 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.53x = 403,539.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,539.42/911.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.71

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