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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.02, 1,197.81 and 365.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.02, 1,197.81 and 365.67 is: 548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.02 : 1,197.81 = 365.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.02/1,197.81 = 365.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.02x = 1,197.81 × 365.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.02x = 438,003.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,003.18/799.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.18

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