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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.08, 1,368.27 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.08, 1,368.27 and 295.94 is: 443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.08 : 1,368.27 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.08/1,368.27 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.08x = 1,368.27 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.08x = 404,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,917.50/912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.95

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