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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.28, 1,190.19 and 360.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.28, 1,190.19 and 360.29 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.28 : 1,190.19 = 360.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.28/1,190.19 = 360.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.28x = 1,190.19 × 360.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.28x = 428,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,813.56/793.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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