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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.08, 1,198.90 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.08, 1,198.90 and 366.28 is: 549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.08 : 1,198.90 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.08/1,198.90 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.08x = 1,198.90 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.08x = 439,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,133.09/799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.55

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