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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.36, 1,194.42 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.36, 1,194.42 and 333.84 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.36 : 1,194.42 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.36/1,194.42 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.36x = 1,194.42 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.36x = 398,745.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,745.17/796.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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