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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.60, 1,370.57 and 297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.60, 1,370.57 and 297.25 is: 445.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.60 : 1,370.57 = 297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.60/1,370.57 = 297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.60x = 1,370.57 × 297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.60x = 407,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,401.93/913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.93

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