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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.71, 1,166.16 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.71, 1,166.16 and 257.52 is: 386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.71 : 1,166.16 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.71/1,166.16 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.71x = 1,166.16 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.71x = 300,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,308.25/777.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.15

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