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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.72, 1,192.46 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.72, 1,192.46 and 333.21 is: 499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.72 : 1,192.46 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.72/1,192.46 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.72x = 1,192.46 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.72x = 397,337.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,337.93/795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.34

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