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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.38, 1,189.20 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.38, 1,189.20 and 331 is: 496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.38 : 1,189.20 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.38/1,189.20 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.38x = 1,189.20 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.38x = 393,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,625.20/793.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.14

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