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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.89, 1,367.82 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.89, 1,367.82 and 295.58 is: 443.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.89 : 1,367.82 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.89/1,367.82 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.89x = 1,367.82 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.89x = 404,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,291.92/911.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.36

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