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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.82, 1,368 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.82, 1,368 and 295.52 is: 443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.82 : 1,368 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.82/1,368 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.82x = 1,368 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.82x = 404,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,271.36/911.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.37

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