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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.36, 1,192.32 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.36, 1,192.32 and 282.24 is: 423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.36 : 1,192.32 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.36/1,192.32 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.36x = 1,192.32 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.36x = 336,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,520.40/795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.10

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