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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.93, 1,367.60 and 295.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.93, 1,367.60 and 295.49 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.93 : 1,367.60 = 295.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.93/1,367.60 = 295.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.93x = 1,367.60 × 295.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.93x = 404,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,103.81/911.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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