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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.69, 1,192.63 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.69, 1,192.63 and 357.30 is: 535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.69 : 1,192.63 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.69/1,192.63 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.69x = 1,192.63 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.69x = 426,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,126.70/795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.54

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