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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.24, 1,368.90 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.24, 1,368.90 and 335.52 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.24 : 1,368.90 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.24/1,368.90 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.24x = 1,368.90 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.24x = 459,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,293.33/912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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