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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.24, 1,167.52 and 258.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.24, 1,167.52 and 258.35 is: 387.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.24 : 1,167.52 = 258.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.24/1,167.52 = 258.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.24x = 1,167.52 × 258.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.24x = 301,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,628.79/778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.58

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