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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.38, 1,184.58 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.38, 1,184.58 and 356.67 is: 534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.38 : 1,184.58 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.38/1,184.58 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.38x = 1,184.58 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.38x = 422,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,504.15/790.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.56

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