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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.36, 1,194.52 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.36, 1,194.52 and 363 is: 544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.36 : 1,194.52 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.36/1,194.52 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.36x = 1,194.52 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.36x = 433,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,610.76/796.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.49

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