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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.34, 1,193.07 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.34, 1,193.07 and 240.01 is: 360.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.34 : 1,193.07 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.34/1,193.07 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.34x = 1,193.07 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.34x = 286,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,348.73/795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.03

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