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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.10, 1,192.67 and 247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.10, 1,192.67 and 247.27 is: 370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.10 : 1,192.67 = 247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.10/1,192.67 = 247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.10x = 1,192.67 × 247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.10x = 294,911.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,911.51/795.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.91

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