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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.08, 1,194.40 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.08, 1,194.40 and 363.28 is: 545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.08 : 1,194.40 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.08/1,194.40 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.08x = 1,194.40 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.08x = 433,901.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,901.63/796.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.05

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