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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.12, 1,192.07 and 361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.12, 1,192.07 and 361.97 is: 542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.12 : 1,192.07 = 361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.12/1,192.07 = 361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.12x = 1,192.07 × 361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.12x = 431,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,490.96/795.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.68

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