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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.00, 1,165.50 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.00, 1,165.50 and 365.92 is: 548.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.00 : 1,165.50 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.00/1,165.50 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.00x = 1,165.50 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.00x = 426,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,472.56/777.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.87

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