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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778, 1,165.31 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778, 1,165.31 and 366.52 is: 548.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778 : 1,165.31 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778/1,165.31 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778x = 1,165.31 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778x = 427,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,109.42/778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.98

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