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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.28, 1,187.32 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.28, 1,187.32 and 329.40 is: 494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.28 : 1,187.32 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.28/1,187.32 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.28x = 1,187.32 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.28x = 391,103.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,103.21/791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.27

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