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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.82, 1,369.32 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.82, 1,369.32 and 335.56 is: 503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.82 : 1,369.32 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.82/1,369.32 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.82x = 1,369.32 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.82x = 459,489.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,489.02/912.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.37

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