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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.36, 1,166.40 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.36, 1,166.40 and 344.44 is: 516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.36 : 1,166.40 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.36/1,166.40 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.36x = 1,166.40 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.36x = 401,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,754.82/777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.82

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