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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.19, 1,185.42 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.19, 1,185.42 and 351.60 is: 527.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.19 : 1,185.42 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.19/1,185.42 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.19x = 1,185.42 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.19x = 416,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,793.67/790.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.46

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