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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.03, 1,194.35 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.03, 1,194.35 and 334.13 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.03 : 1,194.35 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.03/1,194.35 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.03x = 1,194.35 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.03x = 399,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,060.52/796.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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