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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.21, 1,167.31 and 367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.21, 1,167.31 and 367.23 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.21 : 1,167.31 = 367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.21/1,167.31 = 367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.21x = 1,167.31 × 367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.21x = 428,676.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,676.09/778.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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