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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.96, 1,767.76 and 356.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.96, 1,767.76 and 356.99 is: 535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.96 : 1,767.76 = 356.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.96/1,767.76 = 356.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.96x = 1,767.76 × 356.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.96x = 631,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,062.91/1,178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.27

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