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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912, 1,368 and 391.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912, 1,368 and 391.67 is: 587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912 : 1,368 = 391.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912/1,368 = 391.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912x = 1,368 × 391.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912x = 535,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,804.56/912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.51

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