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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.50, 1,190.24 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.50, 1,190.24 and 245.67 is: 368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.50 : 1,190.24 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.50/1,190.24 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.50x = 1,190.24 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.50x = 292,400.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,400.31/793.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.50

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