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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.43, 1,165.69 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.43, 1,165.69 and 366.76 is: 549.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.43 : 1,165.69 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.43/1,165.69 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.43x = 1,165.69 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.43x = 427,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,530.38/777.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.93

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