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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.55, 1,194.83 and 334.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.55, 1,194.83 and 334.21 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.55 : 1,194.83 = 334.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.55/1,194.83 = 334.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.55x = 1,194.83 × 334.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.55x = 399,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,316.49/796.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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