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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.37, 1,193.33 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.37, 1,193.33 and 363.02 is: 543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.37 : 1,193.33 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.37/1,193.33 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.37x = 1,193.33 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.37x = 433,197.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,197.60/796.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.97

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