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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.61, 1,367.64 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.61, 1,367.64 and 295.34 is: 443.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.61 : 1,367.64 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.61/1,367.64 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.61x = 1,367.64 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.61x = 403,911.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,911.96/911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.08

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