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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.30, 1,767.67 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.30, 1,767.67 and 356.49 is: 534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.30 : 1,767.67 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.30/1,767.67 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.30x = 1,767.67 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.30x = 630,155.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,155.79/1,178.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.80

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