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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.21, 1,184.30 and 378.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.21, 1,184.30 and 378.49 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.21 : 1,184.30 = 378.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.21/1,184.30 = 378.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.21x = 1,184.30 × 378.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.21x = 448,243.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,243.81/790.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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