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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.59, 1,192.53 and 333.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.59, 1,192.53 and 333.25 is: 499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.59 : 1,192.53 = 333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.59/1,192.53 = 333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.59x = 1,192.53 × 333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.59x = 397,408.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,408.89/795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.52

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