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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.16, 1,182.68 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.16, 1,182.68 and 355.32 is: 533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.16 : 1,182.68 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.16/1,182.68 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.16x = 1,182.68 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.16x = 420,229.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,229.86/788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.18

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