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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.23, 1,368.49 and 335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.23, 1,368.49 and 335.06 is: 502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.23 : 1,368.49 = 335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.23/1,368.49 = 335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.23x = 1,368.49 × 335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.23x = 458,528.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,528.84/912.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.64

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