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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.01, 1,158.71 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.01, 1,158.71 and 361.80 is: 542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.01 : 1,158.71 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.01/1,158.71 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.01x = 1,158.71 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.01x = 419,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,219.47/773.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.32

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