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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.26, 1,187.32 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.26, 1,187.32 and 358.38 is: 537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.26 : 1,187.32 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.26/1,187.32 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.26x = 1,187.32 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.26x = 425,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,511.74/791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.76

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