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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.07, 1,368.15 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.07, 1,368.15 and 295.79 is: 443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.07 : 1,368.15 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.07/1,368.15 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.07x = 1,368.15 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.07x = 404,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,677.14/912.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.69

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