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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.38, 1,194.06 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.38, 1,194.06 and 334.50 is: 501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.38 : 1,194.06 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.38/1,194.06 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.38x = 1,194.06 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.38x = 399,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,413.07/796.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.54

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