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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.23, 1,188.34 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.23, 1,188.34 and 330.32 is: 495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.23 : 1,188.34 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.23/1,188.34 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.23x = 1,188.34 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.23x = 392,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,534.61/792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.48

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