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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.29, 1,187.64 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.29, 1,187.64 and 330.32 is: 495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.29 : 1,187.64 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.29/1,187.64 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.29x = 1,187.64 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.29x = 392,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,304.46/792.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.15

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