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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.37, 1,370.18 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.37, 1,370.18 and 296.88 is: 445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.37 : 1,370.18 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.37/1,370.18 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.37x = 1,370.18 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.37x = 406,779.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,779.78/913.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.36

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