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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.33, 1,165.97 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.33, 1,165.97 and 366.50 is: 549.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.33 : 1,165.97 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.33/1,165.97 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.33x = 1,165.97 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.33x = 427,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,331.84/777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.74

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