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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.56, 1,368.85 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.56, 1,368.85 and 335.57 is: 503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.56 : 1,368.85 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.56/1,368.85 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.56x = 1,368.85 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.56x = 459,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,347.58/912.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.36

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