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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.24, 1,185.44 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.24, 1,185.44 and 351.52 is: 527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.24 : 1,185.44 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.24/1,185.44 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.24x = 1,185.44 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.24x = 416,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,705.87/790.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.32

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