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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.94, 1,188.05 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.94, 1,188.05 and 353.36 is: 530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.94 : 1,188.05 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.94/1,188.05 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.94x = 1,188.05 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.94x = 419,801.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,801.64/791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.09

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