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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.21, 1,194.36 and 363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.21, 1,194.36 and 363.31 is: 544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.21 : 1,194.36 = 363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.21/1,194.36 = 363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.21x = 1,194.36 × 363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.21x = 433,922.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,922.93/796.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.99

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