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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.14, 1,367.92 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.14, 1,367.92 and 295.72 is: 443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.14 : 1,367.92 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.14/1,367.92 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.14x = 1,367.92 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.14x = 404,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,518.25/912.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.48

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