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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.15, 1,167.02 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.15, 1,167.02 and 367.08 is: 550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.15 : 1,167.02 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.15/1,167.02 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.15x = 1,167.02 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.15x = 428,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,389.70/778.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.52

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