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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.28, 1,193.02 and 333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.28, 1,193.02 and 333.38 is: 500.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.28 : 1,193.02 = 333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.28/1,193.02 = 333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.28x = 1,193.02 × 333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.28x = 397,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,729.01/795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.11

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