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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.05, 1,158.41 and 361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.05, 1,158.41 and 361.70 is: 542.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.05 : 1,158.41 = 361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.05/1,158.41 = 361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.05x = 1,158.41 × 361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.05x = 418,996.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,996.90/773.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.00

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