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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.57, 1,157.21 and 360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.57, 1,157.21 and 360.90 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.57 : 1,157.21 = 360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.57/1,157.21 = 360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.57x = 1,157.21 × 360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.57x = 417,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,635.28/771.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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