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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.58, 1,368.70 and 296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.58, 1,368.70 and 296.19 is: 444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.58 : 1,368.70 = 296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.58/1,368.70 = 296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.58x = 1,368.70 × 296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.58x = 405,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,394.51/912.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.23

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