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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.17, 1,368.81 and 335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.17, 1,368.81 and 335.09 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.17 : 1,368.81 = 335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.17/1,368.81 = 335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.17x = 1,368.81 × 335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.17x = 458,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,674.54/912.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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