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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.24, 1,191.32 and 246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.24, 1,191.32 and 246.35 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.24 : 1,191.32 = 246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.24/1,191.32 = 246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.24x = 1,191.32 × 246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.24x = 293,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,474.49/794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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