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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.78, 1,367.70 and 295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.78, 1,367.70 and 295.30 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.78 : 1,367.70 = 295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.78/1,367.70 = 295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.78x = 1,367.70 × 295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.78x = 403,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,881.81/911.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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