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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.50, 1,192.84 and 333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.50, 1,192.84 and 333.38 is: 499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.50 : 1,192.84 = 333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.50/1,192.84 = 333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.50x = 1,192.84 × 333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.50x = 397,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,669.00/795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.90

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