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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.28, 1,192.78 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.28, 1,192.78 and 332.94 is: 499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.28 : 1,192.78 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.28/1,192.78 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.28x = 1,192.78 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.28x = 397,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,116.54/795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.34

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