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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.69, 1,367.58 and 295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.69, 1,367.58 and 295.31 is: 442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.69 : 1,367.58 = 295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.69/1,367.58 = 295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.69x = 1,367.58 × 295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.69x = 403,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,864.58/911.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.99

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