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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.45, 1,368.39 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.45, 1,368.39 and 296.01 is: 443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.45 : 1,368.39 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.45/1,368.39 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.45x = 1,368.39 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.45x = 405,057.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,057.12/912.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.92

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