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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.67, 1,369.08 and 296.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.67, 1,369.08 and 296.21 is: 444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.67 : 1,369.08 = 296.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.67/1,369.08 = 296.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.67x = 1,369.08 × 296.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.67x = 405,538.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,538.61/912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.34

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