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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.16, 1,194.54 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.16, 1,194.54 and 334.25 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.16 : 1,194.54 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.16/1,194.54 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.16x = 1,194.54 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.16x = 399,275.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,275.00/796.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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