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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.92, 1,367.72 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.92, 1,367.72 and 295.62 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.92 : 1,367.72 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.92/1,367.72 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.92x = 1,367.72 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.92x = 404,325.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,325.39/911.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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