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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.34, 1,185.67 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.34, 1,185.67 and 357.50 is: 536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.34 : 1,185.67 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.34/1,185.67 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.34x = 1,185.67 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.34x = 423,877.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,877.03/790.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.32

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