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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.03, 1,194.26 and 334.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.03, 1,194.26 and 334.03 is: 501.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.03 : 1,194.26 = 334.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.03/1,194.26 = 334.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.03x = 1,194.26 × 334.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.03x = 398,918.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,918.67/796.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.14

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