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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.04, 1,156.40 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.04, 1,156.40 and 360 is: 539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.04 : 1,156.40 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.04/1,156.40 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.04x = 1,156.40 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.04x = 416,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,304.00/771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.93

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