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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.27, 1,368.54 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.27, 1,368.54 and 356.88 is: 535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.27 : 1,368.54 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.27/1,368.54 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.27x = 1,368.54 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.27x = 488,404.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,404.56/912.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.37

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