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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.12, 1,368 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.12, 1,368 and 295.74 is: 443.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.12 : 1,368 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.12/1,368 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.12x = 1,368 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.12x = 404,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,572.32/912.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.55

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