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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.35, 1,193.66 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.35, 1,193.66 and 334.01 is: 500.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.35 : 1,193.66 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.35/1,193.66 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.35x = 1,193.66 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.35x = 398,686.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,686.74/796.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.64

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