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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.10, 1,157 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.10, 1,157 and 360.36 is: 540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.10 : 1,157 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.10/1,157 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.10x = 1,157 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.10x = 416,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,936.52/771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.70

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