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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.32, 1,193.28 and 332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.32, 1,193.28 and 332.98 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.32 : 1,193.28 = 332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.32/1,193.28 = 332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.32x = 1,193.28 × 332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.32x = 397,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,338.37/795.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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