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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.66, 1,367.33 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.66, 1,367.33 and 295.25 is: 442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.66 : 1,367.33 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.66/1,367.33 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.66x = 1,367.33 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.66x = 403,695.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,695.87/911.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.82

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