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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.27, 1,368.11 and 295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.27, 1,368.11 and 295.85 is: 443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.27 : 1,368.11 = 295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.27/1,368.11 = 295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.27x = 1,368.11 × 295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.27x = 404,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,755.34/912.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.68

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