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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.25, 1,193.52 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.25, 1,193.52 and 334.28 is: 501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.25 : 1,193.52 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.25/1,193.52 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.25x = 1,193.52 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.25x = 398,969.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,969.87/796.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.06

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