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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.32, 1,187.84 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.32, 1,187.84 and 336 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.32 : 1,187.84 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.32/1,187.84 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.32x = 1,187.84 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.32x = 399,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,114.24/792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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