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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.46, 1,368.82 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.46, 1,368.82 and 335.28 is: 502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.46 : 1,368.82 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.46/1,368.82 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.46x = 1,368.82 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.46x = 458,937.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,937.97/912.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.97

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