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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.22, 1,158.41 and 252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.22, 1,158.41 and 252.20 is: 378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.22 : 1,158.41 = 252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.22/1,158.41 = 252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.22x = 1,158.41 × 252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.22x = 292,151.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,151.00/772.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.33

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