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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.30, 1,187.46 and 358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.30, 1,187.46 and 358.46 is: 537.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.30 : 1,187.46 = 358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.30/1,187.46 = 358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.30x = 1,187.46 × 358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.30x = 425,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,650.97/791.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.92

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