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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.15, 1,191.87 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.15, 1,191.87 and 332.58 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.15 : 1,191.87 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.15/1,191.87 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.15x = 1,191.87 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.15x = 396,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,393.37/795.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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