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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.96, 1,368 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.96, 1,368 and 335.52 is: 502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.96 : 1,368 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.96/1,368 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.96x = 1,368 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.96x = 458,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,991.36/912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.75

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