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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.18, 1,192.39 and 356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.18, 1,192.39 and 356.44 is: 534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.18 : 1,192.39 = 356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.18/1,192.39 = 356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.18x = 1,192.39 × 356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.18x = 425,011.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,011.05/795.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.48

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