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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.62, 1,367.40 and 295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.62, 1,367.40 and 295.30 is: 442.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.62 : 1,367.40 = 295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.62/1,367.40 = 295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.62x = 1,367.40 × 295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.62x = 403,793.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,793.22/911.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.94

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