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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.93, 1,370.73 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.93, 1,370.73 and 297.55 is: 446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.93 : 1,370.73 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.93/1,370.73 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.93x = 1,370.73 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.93x = 407,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,860.71/913.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.27

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