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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.55, 1,368.53 and 296.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.55, 1,368.53 and 296.11 is: 444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.55 : 1,368.53 = 296.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.55/1,368.53 = 296.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.55x = 1,368.53 × 296.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.55x = 405,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,232.74/912.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.07

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