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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778, 1,166.52 and 367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778, 1,166.52 and 367.22 is: 550.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778 : 1,166.52 = 367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778/1,166.52 = 367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778x = 1,166.52 × 367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778x = 428,369.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,369.47/778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.60

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