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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.24, 1,194.30 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.24, 1,194.30 and 363.24 is: 545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.24 : 1,194.30 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.24/1,194.30 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.24x = 1,194.30 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.24x = 433,817.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,817.53/795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.52

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