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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.33, 1,193.03 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.33, 1,193.03 and 247.56 is: 371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.33 : 1,193.03 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.33/1,193.03 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.33x = 1,193.03 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.33x = 295,345.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,345.27/795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.35

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