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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.42, 1,368.90 and 296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.42, 1,368.90 and 296.22 is: 444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.42 : 1,368.90 = 296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.42/1,368.90 = 296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.42x = 1,368.90 × 296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.42x = 405,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,495.56/912.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.42

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