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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.33, 1,166.31 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.33, 1,166.31 and 290.52 is: 435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.33 : 1,166.31 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.33/1,166.31 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.33x = 1,166.31 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.33x = 338,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,836.38/777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.90

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