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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.09, 1,167.35 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.09, 1,167.35 and 258.18 is: 387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.09 : 1,167.35 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.09/1,167.35 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.09x = 1,167.35 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.09x = 301,386.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,386.42/778.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.34

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