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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.38, 1,190.28 and 331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.38, 1,190.28 and 331.01 is: 496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.38 : 1,190.28 = 331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.38/1,190.28 = 331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.38x = 1,190.28 × 331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.38x = 393,988.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,988.63/793.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.60

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