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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,368.76 and 296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,368.76 and 296.36 is: 444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,368.76 = 296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,368.76 = 296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,368.76 × 296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 405,645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,645.71/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.24

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