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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.33, 1,190.23 and 245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.33, 1,190.23 and 245.59 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.33 : 1,190.23 = 245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.33/1,190.23 = 245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.33x = 1,190.23 × 245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.33x = 292,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,305.00/793.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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