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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.30, 1,165.40 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.30, 1,165.40 and 366.42 is: 549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.30 : 1,165.40 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.30/1,165.40 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.30x = 1,165.40 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.30x = 427,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,025.87/777.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.37

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