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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.39, 1,368.57 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.39, 1,368.57 and 335.25 is: 502.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.39 : 1,368.57 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.39/1,368.57 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.39x = 1,368.57 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.39x = 458,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,813.09/912.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.87

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