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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.16, 1,367.60 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.16, 1,367.60 and 334.88 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.16 : 1,367.60 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.16/1,367.60 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.16x = 1,367.60 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.16x = 457,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,981.89/912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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