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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.40, 1,370.22 and 296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.40, 1,370.22 and 296.90 is: 445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.40 : 1,370.22 = 296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.40/1,370.22 = 296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.40x = 1,370.22 × 296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.40x = 406,818.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,818.32/913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.39

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