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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.51, 1,368.95 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.51, 1,368.95 and 335.43 is: 503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.51 : 1,368.95 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.51/1,368.95 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.51x = 1,368.95 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.51x = 459,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,185.22/912.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.21

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