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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.19, 1,368.44 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.19, 1,368.44 and 295.71 is: 443.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.19 : 1,368.44 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.19/1,368.44 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.19x = 1,368.44 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.19x = 404,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,659.91/912.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.61

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