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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.29, 1,192.45 and 356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.29, 1,192.45 and 356.46 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.29 : 1,192.45 = 356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.29/1,192.45 = 356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.29x = 1,192.45 × 356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.29x = 425,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,060.73/795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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