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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.86, 1,367.74 and 295.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.86, 1,367.74 and 295.55 is: 443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.86 : 1,367.74 = 295.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.86/1,367.74 = 295.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.86x = 1,367.74 × 295.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.86x = 404,235.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,235.56/911.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.31

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