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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.15, 1,378.67 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.15, 1,378.67 and 294.44 is: 441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.15 : 1,378.67 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.15/1,378.67 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.15x = 1,378.67 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.15x = 405,927.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,927.23/919.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.63

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