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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.15, 1,185.14 and 351.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.15, 1,185.14 and 351.41 is: 527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.15 : 1,185.14 = 351.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.15/1,185.14 = 351.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.15x = 1,185.14 × 351.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.15x = 416,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,470.05/790.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.08

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