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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.93, 1,194.03 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.93, 1,194.03 and 333.69 is: 500.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.93 : 1,194.03 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.93/1,194.03 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.93x = 1,194.03 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.93x = 398,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,435.87/795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.59

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