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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.76, 1,369.01 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.76, 1,369.01 and 335.50 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.76 : 1,369.01 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.76/1,369.01 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.76x = 1,369.01 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.76x = 459,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,301.18/912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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