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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.69, 1,369.17 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.69, 1,369.17 and 335.52 is: 503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.69 : 1,369.17 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.69/1,369.17 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.69x = 1,369.17 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.69x = 459,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,383.92/912.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.33

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