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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.20, 1,368.42 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.20, 1,368.42 and 296 is: 444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.20 : 1,368.42 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.20/1,368.42 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.20x = 1,368.42 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.20x = 405,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,052.32/912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.04

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