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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.94, 1,194.82 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.94, 1,194.82 and 363.20 is: 545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.94 : 1,194.82 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.94/1,194.82 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.94x = 1,194.82 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.94x = 433,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,951.74/795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.21

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