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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.16, 1,194.72 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.16, 1,194.72 and 363.32 is: 545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.16 : 1,194.72 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.16/1,194.72 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.16x = 1,194.72 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.16x = 434,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,065.67/796.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.20

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