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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.34, 1,192.33 and 333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.34, 1,192.33 and 333.46 is: 499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.34 : 1,192.33 = 333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.34/1,192.33 = 333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.34x = 1,192.33 × 333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.34x = 397,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,594.36/795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.90

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