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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.42, 1,368.68 and 296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.42, 1,368.68 and 296.18 is: 444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.42 : 1,368.68 = 296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.42/1,368.68 = 296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.42x = 1,368.68 × 296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.42x = 405,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,375.64/912.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.29

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