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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.89, 1,367.97 and 295.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.89, 1,367.97 and 295.39 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.89 : 1,367.97 = 295.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.89/1,367.97 = 295.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.89x = 1,367.97 × 295.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.89x = 404,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,083.18/911.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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