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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.84, 1,369.16 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.84, 1,369.16 and 254.72 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.84 : 1,369.16 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.84/1,369.16 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.84x = 1,369.16 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.84x = 348,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,752.44/912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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