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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.38, 1,164.96 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.38, 1,164.96 and 365.50 is: 548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.38 : 1,164.96 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.38/1,164.96 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.38x = 1,164.96 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.38x = 425,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,792.88/776.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.43

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