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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.18, 1,166.61 and 367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.18, 1,166.61 and 367.09 is: 550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.18 : 1,166.61 = 367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.18/1,166.61 = 367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.18x = 1,166.61 × 367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.18x = 428,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,250.86/778.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.32

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