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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.32, 1,167.65 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.32, 1,167.65 and 258.36 is: 387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.32 : 1,167.65 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.32/1,167.65 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.32x = 1,167.65 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.32x = 301,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,672.76/778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.59

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