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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.78, 1,368.87 and 296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.78, 1,368.87 and 296.34 is: 444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.78 : 1,368.87 = 296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.78/1,368.87 = 296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.78x = 1,368.87 × 296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.78x = 405,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,650.94/912.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.41

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