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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.50, 1,187.50 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.50, 1,187.50 and 329.50 is: 494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.50 : 1,187.50 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.50/1,187.50 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.50x = 1,187.50 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.50x = 391,281.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,281.25/791.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.35

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