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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.38, 1,166.46 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.38, 1,166.46 and 366.50 is: 549.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.38 : 1,166.46 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.38/1,166.46 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.38x = 1,166.46 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.38x = 427,507.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,507.59/777.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.93

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