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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.33, 1,368.59 and 295.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.33, 1,368.59 and 295.83 is: 443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.33 : 1,368.59 = 295.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.33/1,368.59 = 295.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.33x = 1,368.59 × 295.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.33x = 404,868.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,868.50/912.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.77

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