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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.32, 1,166.76 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.32, 1,166.76 and 367.56 is: 551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.32 : 1,166.76 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.32/1,166.76 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.32x = 1,166.76 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.32x = 428,854.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,854.31/778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.00

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