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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.27, 1,189.74 and 360.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.27, 1,189.74 and 360.31 is: 540.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.27 : 1,189.74 = 360.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.27/1,189.74 = 360.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.27x = 1,189.74 × 360.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.27x = 428,675.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,675.22/793.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.39

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