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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.52, 1,193.49 and 333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.52, 1,193.49 and 333.49 is: 500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.52 : 1,193.49 = 333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.52/1,193.49 = 333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.52x = 1,193.49 × 333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.52x = 398,016.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,016.98/795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.32

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