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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.50, 1,157.08 and 360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.50, 1,157.08 and 360.42 is: 540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.50 : 1,157.08 = 360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.50/1,157.08 = 360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.50x = 1,157.08 × 360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.50x = 417,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,034.77/771.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.55

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