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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.36, 1,367.58 and 399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.36, 1,367.58 and 399.24 is: 598.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.36 : 1,367.58 = 399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.36/1,367.58 = 399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.36x = 1,367.58 × 399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.36x = 545,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,992.64/912.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.44

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