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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.27, 1,160.40 and 362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.27, 1,160.40 and 362.43 is: 543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.27 : 1,160.40 = 362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.27/1,160.40 = 362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.27x = 1,160.40 × 362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.27x = 420,567.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,567.38/773.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.88

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