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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.06, 1,161 and 363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.06, 1,161 and 363.27 is: 544.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.06 : 1,161 = 363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.06/1,161 = 363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.06x = 1,161 × 363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.06x = 421,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,756.47/774.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.86

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