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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.28, 1,370.05 and 296.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.28, 1,370.05 and 296.87 is: 445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.28 : 1,370.05 = 296.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.28/1,370.05 = 296.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.28x = 1,370.05 × 296.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.28x = 406,719.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,719.15/913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.34

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