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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.05, 1,193.09 and 362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.05, 1,193.09 and 362.21 is: 543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.05 : 1,193.09 = 362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.05/1,193.09 = 362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.05x = 1,193.09 × 362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.05x = 432,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,141.35/795.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.54

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