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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.37, 1,188.52 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.37, 1,188.52 and 359.02 is: 538.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.37 : 1,188.52 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.37/1,188.52 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.37x = 1,188.52 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.37x = 426,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,702.45/792.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.51

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