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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.62, 1,192.52 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.62, 1,192.52 and 333.32 is: 499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.62 : 1,192.52 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.62/1,192.52 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.62x = 1,192.52 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.62x = 397,485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,485.64/795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.59

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