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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.23, 1,194.23 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.23, 1,194.23 and 334.44 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.23 : 1,194.23 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.23/1,194.23 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.23x = 1,194.23 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.23x = 399,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,399.12/796.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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