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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.02, 1,192.52 and 362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.02, 1,192.52 and 362.17 is: 543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.02 : 1,192.52 = 362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.02/1,192.52 = 362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.02x = 1,192.52 × 362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.02x = 431,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,894.97/795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.25

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