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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.53, 1,198.26 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.53, 1,198.26 and 365.73 is: 548.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.53 : 1,198.26 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.53/1,198.26 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.53x = 1,198.26 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.53x = 438,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,239.63/799.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.12

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