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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.38, 1,190.10 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.38, 1,190.10 and 360.84 is: 541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.38 : 1,190.10 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.38/1,190.10 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.38x = 1,190.10 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.38x = 429,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,435.68/793.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.27

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