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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.18, 1,156.42 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.18, 1,156.42 and 360.44 is: 540.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.18 : 1,156.42 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.18/1,156.42 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.18x = 1,156.42 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.18x = 416,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,813.34/771.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.49

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