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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.30, 1,193.22 and 333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.30, 1,193.22 and 333.70 is: 500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.30 : 1,193.22 = 333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.30/1,193.22 = 333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.30x = 1,193.22 × 333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.30x = 398,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,177.51/796.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.03

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