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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.16, 1,368.39 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.16, 1,368.39 and 295.74 is: 443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.16 : 1,368.39 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.16/1,368.39 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.16x = 1,368.39 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.16x = 404,686.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,686.84/912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.66

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