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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.85, 1,368.61 and 296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.85, 1,368.61 and 296.22 is: 444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.85 : 1,368.61 = 296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.85/1,368.61 = 296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.85x = 1,368.61 × 296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.85x = 405,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,409.65/912.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.11

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