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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.49, 1,190.58 and 331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.49, 1,190.58 and 331.36 is: 497.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.49 : 1,190.58 = 331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.49/1,190.58 = 331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.49x = 1,190.58 × 331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.49x = 394,508.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,508.93/793.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.18

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