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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,185.04 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,185.04 and 356.67 is: 535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,185.04 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,185.04 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,185.04 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 422,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,668.22/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.01

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