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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.02, 1,198.23 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.02, 1,198.23 and 360.40 is: 540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.02 : 1,198.23 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.02/1,198.23 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.02x = 1,198.23 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.02x = 431,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,842.09/799.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.46

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