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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.10, 1,368.35 and 334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.10, 1,368.35 and 334.98 is: 502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.10 : 1,368.35 = 334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.10/1,368.35 = 334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.10x = 1,368.35 × 334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.10x = 458,369.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,369.88/912.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.54

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