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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.60, 1,368.77 and 296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.60, 1,368.77 and 296.24 is: 444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.60 : 1,368.77 = 296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.60/1,368.77 = 296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.60x = 1,368.77 × 296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.60x = 405,484.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,484.42/912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.32

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