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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.49, 1,367.88 and 335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.49, 1,367.88 and 335.23 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.49 : 1,367.88 = 335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.49/1,367.88 = 335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.49x = 1,367.88 × 335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.49x = 458,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,554.41/912.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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