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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.11, 1,192.04 and 361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.11, 1,192.04 and 361.96 is: 542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.11 : 1,192.04 = 361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.11/1,192.04 = 361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.11x = 1,192.04 × 361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.11x = 431,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,464.84/795.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.65

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