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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.38, 1,192.77 and 332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.38, 1,192.77 and 332.92 is: 499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.38 : 1,192.77 = 332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.38/1,192.77 = 332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.38x = 1,192.77 × 332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.38x = 397,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,096.99/795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.25

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