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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.09, 1,188.23 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.09, 1,188.23 and 330.18 is: 495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.09 : 1,188.23 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.09/1,188.23 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.09x = 1,188.23 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.09x = 392,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,323.67/792.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.30

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