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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.25, 1,161 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.25, 1,161 and 363.04 is: 544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.25 : 1,161 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.25/1,161 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.25x = 1,161 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.25x = 421,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,489.44/774.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.38

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