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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,367.58 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,367.58 and 295.64 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,367.58 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,367.58 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,367.58 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 404,311.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,311.35/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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