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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.42, 1,193.37 and 357.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.42, 1,193.37 and 357.05 is: 535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.42 : 1,193.37 = 357.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.42/1,193.37 = 357.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.42x = 1,193.37 × 357.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.42x = 426,086.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,086.79/795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.68

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