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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.38, 1,187.58 and 358.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.38, 1,187.58 and 358.67 is: 537.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.38 : 1,187.58 = 358.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.38/1,187.58 = 358.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.38x = 1,187.58 × 358.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.38x = 425,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,949.32/792.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.56

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