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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772, 1,158 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772, 1,158 and 361.18 is: 541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772 : 1,158 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772/1,158 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772x = 1,158 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772x = 418,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,246.44/772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.77

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