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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.16, 1,367.28 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.16, 1,367.28 and 392.56 is: 588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.16 : 1,367.28 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.16/1,367.28 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.16x = 1,367.28 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.16x = 536,739.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,739.44/912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.43

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