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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.31, 1,193.28 and 332.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.31, 1,193.28 and 332.97 is: 499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.31 : 1,193.28 = 332.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.31/1,193.28 = 332.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.31x = 1,193.28 × 332.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.31x = 397,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,326.44/795.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.59

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