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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.20, 1,193.16 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.20, 1,193.16 and 333.32 is: 500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.20 : 1,193.16 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.20/1,193.16 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.20x = 1,193.16 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.20x = 397,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,704.09/795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.13

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