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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.34, 1,368.73 and 296.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.34, 1,368.73 and 296.05 is: 444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.34 : 1,368.73 = 296.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.34/1,368.73 = 296.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.34x = 1,368.73 × 296.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.34x = 405,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,204.56/912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.14

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