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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.16, 1,188.96 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.16, 1,188.96 and 360.16 is: 540.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.16 : 1,188.96 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.16/1,188.96 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.16x = 1,188.96 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.16x = 428,215.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,215.83/792.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.57

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