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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.38, 1,190.52 and 360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.38, 1,190.52 and 360.55 is: 541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.38 : 1,190.52 = 360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.38/1,190.52 = 360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.38x = 1,190.52 × 360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.38x = 429,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,241.99/793.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.03

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