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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.11, 1,368.20 and 295.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.11, 1,368.20 and 295.67 is: 443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.11 : 1,368.20 = 295.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.11/1,368.20 = 295.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.11x = 1,368.20 × 295.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.11x = 404,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,539.85/912.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.52

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