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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.72, 1,366.86 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.72, 1,366.86 and 295.04 is: 442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.72 : 1,366.86 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.72/1,366.86 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.72x = 1,366.86 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.72x = 403,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,278.37/911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.33

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