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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.07, 1,166.08 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.07, 1,166.08 and 367.32 is: 550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.07 : 1,166.08 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.07/1,166.08 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.07x = 1,166.08 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.07x = 428,324.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,324.51/778.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.50

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