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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,367.64 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,367.64 and 295.56 is: 443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,367.64 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,367.64 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,367.64 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 404,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,219.68/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.28

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