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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.92, 1,369.49 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.92, 1,369.49 and 254.79 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.92 : 1,369.49 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.92/1,369.49 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.92x = 1,369.49 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.92x = 348,931.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,931.08/912.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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