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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.37, 1,368.77 and 296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.37, 1,368.77 and 296.07 is: 444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.37 : 1,368.77 = 296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.37/1,368.77 = 296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.37x = 1,368.77 × 296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.37x = 405,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,254.42/912.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.18

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