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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.50, 1,199.66 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.50, 1,199.66 and 366.76 is: 550.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.50 : 1,199.66 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.50/1,199.66 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.50x = 1,199.66 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.50x = 439,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,987.30/799.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.33

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