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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.37, 1,195.02 and 334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.37, 1,195.02 and 334.23 is: 501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.37 : 1,195.02 = 334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.37/1,195.02 = 334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.37x = 1,195.02 × 334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.37x = 399,407.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,407.05/796.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.54

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