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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.96, 1,367.90 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.96, 1,367.90 and 295.68 is: 443.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.96 : 1,367.90 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.96/1,367.90 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.96x = 1,367.90 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.96x = 404,460.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,460.67/911.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.51

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