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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.68, 1,367.53 and 295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.68, 1,367.53 and 295.43 is: 443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.68 : 1,367.53 = 295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.68/1,367.53 = 295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.68x = 1,367.53 × 295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.68x = 404,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,001.81/911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.14

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