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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790, 1,185.24 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790, 1,185.24 and 357.44 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790 : 1,185.24 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790/1,185.24 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790x = 1,185.24 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790x = 423,652.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,652.19/790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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