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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.50, 1,166.39 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.50, 1,166.39 and 257.62 is: 386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.50 : 1,166.39 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.50/1,166.39 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.50x = 1,166.39 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.50x = 300,485.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,485.39/777.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.48

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