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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.12, 1,191.46 and 361.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.12, 1,191.46 and 361.77 is: 542.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.12 : 1,191.46 = 361.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.12/1,191.46 = 361.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.12x = 1,191.46 × 361.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.12x = 431,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,034.48/795.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.10

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