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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.33, 1,368.38 and 295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.33, 1,368.38 and 295.97 is: 443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.33 : 1,368.38 = 295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.33/1,368.38 = 295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.33x = 1,368.38 × 295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.33x = 404,991.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,991.11/912.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.91

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