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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.35, 1,197.05 and 365.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.35, 1,197.05 and 365.27 is: 547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.35 : 1,197.05 = 365.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.35/1,197.05 = 365.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.35x = 1,197.05 × 365.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.35x = 437,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,241.38/798.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.68

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