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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.15, 1,191.22 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.15, 1,191.22 and 361 is: 541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.15 : 1,191.22 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.15/1,191.22 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.15x = 1,191.22 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.15x = 430,030.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,030.42/794.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.50

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