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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.06, 1,368.14 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.06, 1,368.14 and 334.80 is: 502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.06 : 1,368.14 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.06/1,368.14 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.06x = 1,368.14 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.06x = 458,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,051.60/912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.22

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