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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.04, 1,368.25 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.04, 1,368.25 and 295.79 is: 443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.04 : 1,368.25 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.04/1,368.25 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.04x = 1,368.25 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.04x = 404,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,707.09/912.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.74

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