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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.72, 1,367.01 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.72, 1,367.01 and 295.26 is: 442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.72 : 1,367.01 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.72/1,367.01 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.72x = 1,367.01 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.72x = 403,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,623.37/911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.71

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