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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.37, 1,194.48 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.37, 1,194.48 and 363.49 is: 545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.37 : 1,194.48 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.37/1,194.48 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.37x = 1,194.48 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.37x = 434,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,178.55/796.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.20

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