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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.02, 1,192.54 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.02, 1,192.54 and 361.67 is: 542.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.02 : 1,192.54 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.02/1,192.54 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.02x = 1,192.54 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.02x = 431,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,302.06/795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.51

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