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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.05, 1,156.50 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.05, 1,156.50 and 360.27 is: 540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.05 : 1,156.50 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.05/1,156.50 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.05x = 1,156.50 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.05x = 416,652.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,652.26/771.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.37

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