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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.92, 1,368.12 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.92, 1,368.12 and 295.71 is: 443.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.92 : 1,368.12 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.92/1,368.12 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.92x = 1,368.12 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.92x = 404,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,566.77/911.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.64

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