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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.55, 1,368.70 and 296.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.55, 1,368.70 and 296.27 is: 444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.55 : 1,368.70 = 296.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.55/1,368.70 = 296.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.55x = 1,368.70 × 296.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.55x = 405,499.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,499.70/912.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.36

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