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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.90, 1,371.10 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.90, 1,371.10 and 297.52 is: 446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.90 : 1,371.10 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.90/1,371.10 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.90x = 1,371.10 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.90x = 407,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,933.67/913.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.37

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