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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.24, 1,194.36 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.24, 1,194.36 and 248.38 is: 372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.24 : 1,194.36 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.24/1,194.36 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.24x = 1,194.36 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.24x = 296,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,649.17/796.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.56

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