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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.20, 1,194.10 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.20, 1,194.10 and 248.44 is: 372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.20 : 1,194.10 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.20/1,194.10 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.20x = 1,194.10 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.20x = 296,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,658.60/796.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.59

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