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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.78, 1,369.20 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.78, 1,369.20 and 335.64 is: 503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.78 : 1,369.20 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.78/1,369.20 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.78x = 1,369.20 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.78x = 459,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,558.29/912.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.47

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