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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.30, 1,192.49 and 332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.30, 1,192.49 and 332.53 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.30 : 1,192.49 = 332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.30/1,192.49 = 332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.30x = 1,192.49 × 332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.30x = 396,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,538.70/795.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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