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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.30, 1,158.78 and 361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.30, 1,158.78 and 361.95 is: 542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.30 : 1,158.78 = 361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.30/1,158.78 = 361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.30x = 1,158.78 × 361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.30x = 419,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,420.42/773.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.38

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