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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.96, 1,193.50 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.96, 1,193.50 and 362.88 is: 544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.96 : 1,193.50 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.96/1,193.50 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.96x = 1,193.50 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.96x = 433,097.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,097.28/795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.12

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