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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.28, 1,368.42 and 335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.28, 1,368.42 and 335.02 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.28 : 1,368.42 = 335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.28/1,368.42 = 335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.28x = 1,368.42 × 335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.28x = 458,448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,448.07/912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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