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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.25, 1,368.48 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.25, 1,368.48 and 295.93 is: 443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.25 : 1,368.48 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.25/1,368.48 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.25x = 1,368.48 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.25x = 404,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,974.29/912.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.93

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