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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.12, 1,197.51 and 336.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.12, 1,197.51 and 336.00 is: 504.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.12 : 1,197.51 = 336.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.12/1,197.51 = 336.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.12x = 1,197.51 × 336.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.12x = 402,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,360.13/798.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.14

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