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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.08, 1,192.56 and 247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.08, 1,192.56 and 247.27 is: 370.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.08 : 1,192.56 = 247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.08/1,192.56 = 247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.08x = 1,192.56 × 247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.08x = 294,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,884.31/795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.89

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