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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.52, 1,192.80 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.52, 1,192.80 and 356.32 is: 534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.52 : 1,192.80 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.52/1,192.80 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.52x = 1,192.80 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.52x = 425,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,018.50/795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.27

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