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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.60, 1,369.50 and 335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.60, 1,369.50 and 335.47 is: 503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.60 : 1,369.50 = 335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.60/1,369.50 = 335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.60x = 1,369.50 × 335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.60x = 459,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,426.17/912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.43

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