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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.21, 1,166.20 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.21, 1,166.20 and 367.13 is: 550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.21 : 1,166.20 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.21/1,166.20 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.21x = 1,166.20 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.21x = 428,149.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,149.00/778.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.17

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