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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.05, 1,158 and 361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.05, 1,158 and 361.27 is: 541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.05 : 1,158 = 361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.05/1,158 = 361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.05x = 1,158 × 361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.05x = 418,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,350.66/772.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.87

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