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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.00, 1,166.94 and 258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.00, 1,166.94 and 258.34 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.00 : 1,166.94 = 258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.00/1,166.94 = 258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.00x = 1,166.94 × 258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.00x = 301,464.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,464.36/778.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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