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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.38, 1,195.41 and 335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.38, 1,195.41 and 335.51 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.38 : 1,195.41 = 335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.38/1,195.41 = 335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.38x = 1,195.41 × 335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.38x = 401,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,072.01/797.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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