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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.32, 1,192.98 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.32, 1,192.98 and 333.42 is: 500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.32 : 1,192.98 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.32/1,192.98 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.32x = 1,192.98 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.32x = 397,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,763.39/795.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.13

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