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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.45, 1,165.60 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.45, 1,165.60 and 366.36 is: 549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.45 : 1,165.60 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.45/1,165.60 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.45x = 1,165.60 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.45x = 427,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,023.39/777.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.26

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