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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.92, 1,194.24 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.92, 1,194.24 and 363.20 is: 544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.92 : 1,194.24 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.92/1,194.24 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.92x = 1,194.24 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.92x = 433,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,747.97/795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.96

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