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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.27, 1,368.71 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.27, 1,368.71 and 295.98 is: 444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.27 : 1,368.71 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.27/1,368.71 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.27x = 1,368.71 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.27x = 405,109.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,109.31/912.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.07

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