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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.88, 1,197.36 and 365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.88, 1,197.36 and 365.14 is: 547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.88 : 1,197.36 = 365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.88/1,197.36 = 365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.88x = 1,197.36 × 365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.88x = 437,204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,204.03/798.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.27

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