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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.75, 1,369.53 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.75, 1,369.53 and 335.63 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.75 : 1,369.53 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.75/1,369.53 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.75x = 1,369.53 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.75x = 459,648.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,648.51/912.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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