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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.27, 1,166.10 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.27, 1,166.10 and 257.34 is: 386.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.27 : 1,166.10 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.27/1,166.10 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.27x = 1,166.10 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.27x = 300,084.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,084.17/777.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.07

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