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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.10, 1,167.66 and 367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.10, 1,167.66 and 367.35 is: 551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.10 : 1,167.66 = 367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.10/1,167.66 = 367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.10x = 1,167.66 × 367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.10x = 428,939.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,939.90/778.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.27

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