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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.25, 1,190 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.25, 1,190 and 245.55 is: 368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.25 : 1,190 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.25/1,190 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.25x = 1,190 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.25x = 292,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,204.50/793.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.36

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