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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.63, 1,166.51 and 338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.63, 1,166.51 and 338.90 is: 508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.63 : 1,166.51 = 338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.63/1,166.51 = 338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.63x = 1,166.51 × 338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.63x = 395,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,330.24/777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.38

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