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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.26, 1,193.32 and 362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.26, 1,193.32 and 362.38 is: 543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.26 : 1,193.32 = 362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.26/1,193.32 = 362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.26x = 1,193.32 × 362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.26x = 432,435.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,435.30/795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.77

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