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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.37, 1,192.11 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.37, 1,192.11 and 332.56 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.37 : 1,192.11 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.37/1,192.11 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.37x = 1,192.11 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.37x = 396,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,448.10/795.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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