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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.55, 1,366.96 and 295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.55, 1,366.96 and 295.16 is: 442.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.55 : 1,366.96 = 295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.55/1,366.96 = 295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.55x = 1,366.96 × 295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.55x = 403,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,471.91/911.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.62

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