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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.06, 1,368.36 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.06, 1,368.36 and 295.80 is: 443.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.06 : 1,368.36 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.06/1,368.36 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.06x = 1,368.36 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.06x = 404,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,760.89/912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.79

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