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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,188.34 and 358.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,188.34 and 358.89 is: 538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,188.34 = 358.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,188.34 = 358.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,188.34 × 358.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 426,483.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,483.34/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.33

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