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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.41, 1,193.10 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.41, 1,193.10 and 240.13 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.41 : 1,193.10 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.41/1,193.10 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.41x = 1,193.10 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.41x = 286,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,492.98/795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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