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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.32, 1,194.12 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.32, 1,194.12 and 363.42 is: 544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.32 : 1,194.12 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.32/1,194.12 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.32x = 1,194.12 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.32x = 433,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,967.09/796.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.97

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