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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.16, 1,368.66 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.16, 1,368.66 and 392.11 is: 588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.16 : 1,368.66 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.16/1,368.66 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.16x = 1,368.66 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.16x = 536,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,663.32/912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.34

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