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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.38, 1,193.19 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.38, 1,193.19 and 247.51 is: 371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.38 : 1,193.19 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.38/1,193.19 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.38x = 1,193.19 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.38x = 295,326.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,326.46/795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.30

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