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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.19, 1,368.28 and 335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.19, 1,368.28 and 335.06 is: 502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.19 : 1,368.28 = 335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.19/1,368.28 = 335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.19x = 1,368.28 × 335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.19x = 458,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,459.74/912.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.59

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