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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.24, 1,193.18 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.24, 1,193.18 and 332.91 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.24 : 1,193.18 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.24/1,193.18 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.24x = 1,193.18 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.24x = 397,219.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,219.89/795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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