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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.26, 1,190.32 and 360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.26, 1,190.32 and 360.38 is: 540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.26 : 1,190.32 = 360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.26/1,190.32 = 360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.26x = 1,190.32 × 360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.26x = 428,967.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,967.52/793.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.77

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