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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.32, 1,166.00 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.32, 1,166.00 and 290.27 is: 435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.32 : 1,166.00 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.32/1,166.00 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.32x = 1,166.00 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.32x = 338,456.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,456.28/777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.42

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