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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.38, 1,185.60 and 357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.38, 1,185.60 and 357.84 is: 536.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.38 : 1,185.60 = 357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.38/1,185.60 = 357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.38x = 1,185.60 × 357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.38x = 424,255.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,255.10/790.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.77

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