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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.29, 1,167.30 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.29, 1,167.30 and 258.30 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.29 : 1,167.30 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.29/1,167.30 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.29x = 1,167.30 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.29x = 301,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,513.59/778.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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