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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.04, 1,167.08 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.04, 1,167.08 and 258.27 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.04 : 1,167.08 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.04/1,167.08 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.04x = 1,167.08 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.04x = 301,420.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,420.46/778.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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