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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.90, 1,368.34 and 357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.90, 1,368.34 and 357.46 is: 535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.90 : 1,368.34 = 357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.90/1,368.34 = 357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.90x = 1,368.34 × 357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.90x = 489,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,126.82/912.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.79

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