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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.19, 1,167.57 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.19, 1,167.57 and 367.58 is: 551.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.19 : 1,167.57 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.19/1,167.57 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.19x = 1,167.57 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.19x = 429,169.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,169.54/778.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.50

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