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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.42, 1,368.39 and 392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.42, 1,368.39 and 392.40 is: 588.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.42 : 1,368.39 = 392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.42/1,368.39 = 392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.42x = 1,368.39 × 392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.42x = 536,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,956.24/912.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.50

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