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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.55, 1,188.18 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.55, 1,188.18 and 330.68 is: 495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.55 : 1,188.18 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.55/1,188.18 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.55x = 1,188.18 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.55x = 392,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,901.42/792.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.74

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