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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.15, 1,194.18 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.15, 1,194.18 and 333.69 is: 500.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.15 : 1,194.18 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.15/1,194.18 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.15x = 1,194.18 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.15x = 398,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,485.92/796.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.52

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