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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.07, 1,194.16 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.07, 1,194.16 and 248.27 is: 372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.07 : 1,194.16 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.07/1,194.16 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.07x = 1,194.16 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.07x = 296,474.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,474.10/796.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.42

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