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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.15, 1,197.28 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.15, 1,197.28 and 336.10 is: 503.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.15 : 1,197.28 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.15/1,197.28 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.15x = 1,197.28 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.15x = 402,405.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,405.81/799.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.54

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