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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.48, 1,193.31 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.48, 1,193.31 and 362.58 is: 543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.48 : 1,193.31 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.48/1,193.31 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.48x = 1,193.31 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.48x = 432,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,670.34/795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.91

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