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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912, 1,368.36 and 399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912, 1,368.36 and 399.36 is: 599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912 : 1,368.36 = 399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912/1,368.36 = 399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912x = 1,368.36 × 399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912x = 546,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,468.25/912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.20

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