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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.36, 1,193.38 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.36, 1,193.38 and 308.75 is: 463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.36 : 1,193.38 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.36/1,193.38 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.36x = 1,193.38 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.36x = 368,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,458.29/795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.26

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