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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.30, 1,166.56 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.30, 1,166.56 and 344.76 is: 517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.30 : 1,166.56 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.30/1,166.56 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.30x = 1,166.56 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.30x = 402,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,183.23/777.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.41

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