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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.70, 1,367.69 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.70, 1,367.69 and 295.20 is: 442.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.70 : 1,367.69 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.70/1,367.69 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.70x = 1,367.69 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.70x = 403,740.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,740.61/911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.84

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