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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.48, 1,369.26 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.48, 1,369.26 and 335.76 is: 503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.48 : 1,369.26 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.48/1,369.26 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.48x = 1,369.26 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.48x = 459,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,742.74/912.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.84

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