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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,368 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,368 and 295.47 is: 443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,368 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,368 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,368 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 404,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,202.96/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.26

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