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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.82, 1,369.95 and 335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.82, 1,369.95 and 335.74 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.82 : 1,369.95 = 335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.82/1,369.95 = 335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.82x = 1,369.95 × 335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.82x = 459,947.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,947.01/912.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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