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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.29, 1,368.59 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.29, 1,368.59 and 295.88 is: 443.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.29 : 1,368.59 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.29/1,368.59 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.29x = 1,368.59 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.29x = 404,930.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,930.09/912.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.86

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