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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.33, 1,188.37 and 330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.33, 1,188.37 and 330.15 is: 495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.33 : 1,188.37 = 330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.33/1,188.37 = 330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.33x = 1,188.37 × 330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.33x = 392,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,340.36/792.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.17

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