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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.20, 1,192.10 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.20, 1,192.10 and 332.68 is: 498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.20 : 1,192.10 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.20/1,192.10 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.20x = 1,192.10 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.20x = 396,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,587.83/795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.73

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