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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.85, 1,367.99 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.85, 1,367.99 and 295.56 is: 443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.85 : 1,367.99 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.85/1,367.99 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.85x = 1,367.99 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.85x = 404,318.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,318.73/911.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.40

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