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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.19, 1,368.51 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.19, 1,368.51 and 295.90 is: 443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.19 : 1,368.51 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.19/1,368.51 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.19x = 1,368.51 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.19x = 404,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,942.11/912.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.92

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