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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.89, 1,367.98 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.89, 1,367.98 and 295.75 is: 443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.89 : 1,367.98 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.89/1,367.98 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.89x = 1,367.98 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.89x = 404,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,580.09/911.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.67

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