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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.28, 1,193.60 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.28, 1,193.60 and 334.32 is: 501.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.28 : 1,193.60 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.28/1,193.60 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.28x = 1,193.60 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.28x = 399,042.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,042.68/796.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.14

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