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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.24, 1,166.04 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.24, 1,166.04 and 257.27 is: 385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.24 : 1,166.04 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.24/1,166.04 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.24x = 1,166.04 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.24x = 299,981.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,981.28/777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.96

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