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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.64, 1,166.42 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.64, 1,166.42 and 367.08 is: 550.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.64 : 1,166.42 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.64/1,166.42 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.64x = 1,166.42 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.64x = 428,169.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,169.45/777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.60

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