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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.48, 1,166.20 and 366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.48, 1,166.20 and 366.38 is: 549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.48 : 1,166.20 = 366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.48/1,166.20 = 366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.48x = 1,166.20 × 366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.48x = 427,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,274.36/777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.56

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