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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.30, 1,194.42 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.30, 1,194.42 and 363.12 is: 544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.30 : 1,194.42 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.30/1,194.42 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.30x = 1,194.42 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.30x = 433,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,717.79/796.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.67

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