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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.52, 1,368.90 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.52, 1,368.90 and 335.26 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.52 : 1,368.90 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.52/1,368.90 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.52x = 1,368.90 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.52x = 458,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,937.41/912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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