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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.56, 1,192.52 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.56, 1,192.52 and 333.11 is: 499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.56 : 1,192.52 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.56/1,192.52 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.56x = 1,192.52 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.56x = 397,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,244.15/795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.33

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