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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.03, 1,161.33 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.03, 1,161.33 and 363.30 is: 545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.03 : 1,161.33 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.03/1,161.33 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.03x = 1,161.33 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.03x = 421,909.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,909.37/774.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.08

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