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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.58, 1,367.18 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.58, 1,367.18 and 295.34 is: 442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.58 : 1,367.18 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.58/1,367.18 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.58x = 1,367.18 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.58x = 403,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,782.94/911.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.95

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