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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.46, 1,166.46 and 344.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.46, 1,166.46 and 344.38 is: 516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.46 : 1,166.46 = 344.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.46/1,166.46 = 344.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.46x = 1,166.46 × 344.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.46x = 401,705.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,705.49/777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.69

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