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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.34, 1,194.24 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.34, 1,194.24 and 363.26 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.34 : 1,194.24 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.34/1,194.24 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.34x = 1,194.24 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.34x = 433,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,819.62/796.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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