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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.34, 1,193.25 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.34, 1,193.25 and 356.96 is: 535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.34 : 1,193.25 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.34/1,193.25 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.34x = 1,193.25 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.34x = 425,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,942.52/795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.55

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