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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,367.10 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,367.10 and 295.20 is: 442.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,367.10 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,367.10 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,367.10 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 403,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,567.92/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.57

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